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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1970
Page
5
In a spring fashion wave, junior high and elementary girls wear handmade maxi skirts. They cut ordinary patterns to ankle length, with straight or gathered forms, paired with long sleeves and belts. Adults mistake it for a play costume. a twelve year old needed a ride to school due to tight ankles.
President Nixon asked Congress nearly nine months ago for new weapons and tools to crack the Cosa Nostra grip on crime. Democrats say he faces criticism of his handling of the issue as the new Congress looms. Both parties see crime policy as a potential political lever in the 1970 midterm battle.
In Keota on January 12, S. N. Larry Sanders will report back to duties aboard the U S S Chicago CG 11 on January 26 after a 17 day leave. Visitors included Gene Sanders of Iowa City and the Donels of Cedar Rapids. Also noted are local family updates and national crime legislation discussions.
New York fashion editors observe a trend toward the no shirt style in summer menswear. Bill Blass John Weitz and Ralph Lauren front the movement with bold jackets and wide ties while suggesting leather lounge pieces and accessories shift toward practicality. Designers expect tailored suits to endure but foresee more casual, imaginative attire.
Sunday dinner guests at the Leon ard Schantz home in Hedrick included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schantz of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. John Dill Hulme and Judy of Olds, Mrs. Margaret Witting, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davison and Wendell. January birthday observances honored Mrs. Witting, Mrs. Davison, Wilbur Schantz and Mr. Hulme. Also noted were a hickory nut gathering at Eva Beese’s on Jan. 13 with several neighbors, and multiple hospital or travel updates including Florida vacationing George Unkrich and Harold Beese, and medical discharges or admissions in Washington County and Mercy Iowa City hospitals.
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