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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1971
Page
6
Readers are advised to place classified ads the day before publication or early on the publication day to ensure placement. The guidance emphasizes timely submission to avoid last minute delays and maximize listing visibility.
For sale 40 head of 60 lb Hamp shoats at Brighton with contact 654 2176. Ad notes carpet cleaning use Blue Lustre to prevent rapid resoiling and offers an electric shampooer rental for $1. Connellys, 2873.
The eight wheeled Lunokhod rover drove back to its Luna 17 landing ship to complete a planned experiment on the moon Sea of Rains. Tass noted the vehicle navigated using shadows and crater walls and will remain on the moon as a prototype for future explorations.
Des Moines market report shows active trade and good demand as hogs move higher. Butchers and sows mostly up by 25 cents with receipts estimated at 105000 today and varied past two days. U.S. grade ranges broken down by weight show firming across categories. Chicago grain ranged with unsettled close as markets respond to weekly data.
Weekend unrest stayed low with detectives keeping stations manned and many offenses not pursued. Officials noted reduced arrests while foreign mission protection was aided by a Washington unit. some patrolmen still worked while others joined the wildcat action.
Washington based report notes the Supreme Court will decide this term if a federal antidiscrimination law blocks firing workers who refuse Sunday work for religious reasons. Robert K. Dewey, Reformed Church of America member, was fired in 1966 by Reynolds Metals Co. plant in Wyoming Michigan for refusing Sunday overtime or finding a substitute. The court is distributing announcements across days.
A column lists multiple farm and household sales across Washington County and nearby towns. Entries include sale dates from January to February, times from morning to evening, and locations such as Kalona, Crawfordsville, Danville, Mt. Pleasant, Brighton, Wayland, and Wellman. Auctioneers include Abe Kauffman, Frank Gingerich, John Stout, Otto Zwicki, Warren E. Tieman, and others.
Classified notice notes a treasury of ideas and a wide merchandise selection with emphasis on savings and time efficiency for shoppers. The fragment suggests value-focused deals and quick decision making in a retail context.
A fragmented listing outlines TV programs across networks with times and titles such as News and Twilight Zone. It mentions Doris Day Burnett Red Skelton and other shows like The Dating Game and Dark Shadows, along with ABC News and various regional segments.
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