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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1969
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal sketches a tongue in cheek column noting spiritual and physical life balance, then jokes about domestic spray awakenings and a reformulated line of Eliot. It ends with a quip attributed to Ring Lardner about middle age and a final government crime line.
Ottawa Journal humor column notes a man inhaling spray deodorant, illustrating a fad of spraying everything. The piece mocks excessive use, suggesting home harm and warnings about pervasive aerosol sprays invading daily life.
Turkey increased wheat production with 40,000 farmers using 20,000 tons of Mexican wheat seeds. Despite 30 years of bad weather, total grain yield nearly doubled and a half compared to native varieties. At the world price, the Mexican wheat adds over $23.5 million in value toward feeding the world.
Archaeologists led by Giuseppe Foti and Froelich G. Rainey report finding the ancient Greek city of Sybaris buried under 15 to 18 feet of muck on the Ionian shore near Thurii in Calabria. A cesium magnetometer aided the survey, revealing underground anomalies. spring digs may begin, despite flood risks.
A spate of overnight burglaries hit Russell Iowa with break-ins at Long's Sundry Woodland Hardware and multiple other businesses. Robbers stole cameras watches cigarettes tools meats groceries and a pickup truck. Sheriff’s deputies investigated as more firms reported entry via windows doors and safes.
Iowa storms push highway costs high as salt use and overtime surge. Director Joseph Coupal notes December overtime at $250,000, with crews and snow blowers deployed in the northwest. Also, horse racing groups seek pari mutuel to raise revenue, proposing Des Moines and Cedar Rapids or Davenport tracks.
In Des Moines two Iowa Republicans Sen. David Stanley and Rep. Ralph McCartney said the GOP lawmakers are in broad agreement on reapportionment procedures for the current session. They aim to introduce a bipartisan commission proposal to study districting and report to the General Assembly by April 1. The plan envisions a 100 member House and a 50 member Senate with districts not crossing precinct or township lines. Some Senate members withheld final approval pending caucus review later in the week.
A medley of quirky bits and quotes on growth projections about American women, language rhymes, taxes, military leadership ages, women starting home catering, hijacking penalties, and cultural notes. It blends humor with social observations and reader anecdotes from L M Boyd.
Readers seek advice on a 19 year old rider’s inappropriate advance by a 53 year old married man and on spousal support in a young marriage. Abby urges ending the rides, earning transportation, and maintaining boundaries, while advising Tina on supporting her husband with confidence, appearance, listening, patience, and avoiding nagging.
In a six spades contract South facing West lead jack of clubs, the expert argues the trump finesse is a temptation that risks the contract. Proper play uses dummy ace of spades early, heart queen, and a heart finesse to ensure the slam if East has hearts king, or West if not.
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