Welfare, migration and welfare reform in Mississippi and beyond
A Washington Parish column discusses welfare disparities, noting Mississippi families moving to northern states for higher benefits. It cites a Mississippi family of 14 and a 12-child case in Des Moines, compares Mississippi and Iowa welfare levels, and argues for possible federal regulation or federal equalization to address inter-state welfare migration. The piece critiques local attitudes, laments bureaucratic limits, and urges humane, nationwide solutions.
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Mississippi
New
Canaan
Des Moines
Iowa
Heart disease tops Washington County deaths in 1968 report
A special Journal survey of U S Public Health Service data shows heart disease accounted for 67.2 percent of all Washington County deaths in 1968 among 223 total deaths. Nationally heart disease makes up 54.8 percent of mortality with higher risk tied to smoking high blood pressure and obesity.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Washington County
West North Central States
Iowa
National Heart Institute
Public Health Service
American Heart Association
Ballot Secrecy as Cornerstone of Democracy Traced
A 1969 ABA note recalls historic rulings defending ballot secrecy. Courts reject forced disclosure of voters intentions, citing privacy as essential to free choice and fair elections. It cites 1795 South Carolina ruling against inquisitorial vote probing and warns against noncurtained booths and public ballots.
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South Carolina
Lion on Skelton set breaks loose during taping
On the CBS Television City stage a four year old lion snapped its chain and charged the crew during Red Skelton's show. Trainers cried for everyone to stand still but fear drove cast and staff to flee. The lion fled backstage, then curled up and was recaptured without difficulty.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Red Skelton
Skelton
Columbia Broadcasting System
Television
Funeral services for Miss Mabel Anderson held
Funeral services for Miss Mabel Anderson were held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Bauer officiating. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale Fuhr Donald Foss David Miksch John Hough Harry D Suter and Robert Huff.
Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliation note
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter at the Washington post office
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Uniter Press
Inland Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press Ass’n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Changes in rules on school personnel face debate
Des Moines Iowa Rep Charles Grassley chairs the House schools committee calling for local districts to set librarian and guidance counselor standards. He criticizes state board restrictions as too tight and advocates more local control amid probation for about 100 schools meeting state standards.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
Republican
House Schools Committee
State Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Public Instruction
Grassley
State Board
Lecturer Competes With a Naked Lady in Reader’s Note
A Claude Boyd column blends humor and trivia about social quirks. It cites nervous laughter at a Wisconsin театер art lecture, a dean’s long tenure, car models 60 years old, and a liver-spotted dog named Mike who hanged himself. The piece weaves jokes on hats, proposals, salaries, and sparrows in church rafters.
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University of Wisconsin
Conrad Bishop
Sydney Smith
Europe
California
Mike
University of Iowa extension class sought in Washington
Teachers in Washington are urged to contact Mrs Cheryl Nugent at 732 Perdock Court to request an extension course from the University of Iowa for the next semester. The university will offer a local course only if 15 or more enroll. Two options are proposed: Supervision of Elementary School Language Arts or a Children's Literature Storytelling course.
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University of Iowa
Washington
Cheryl Nugent
Perdock Court
Navy student Brock seeking senior technician path
Steve Brock SN B633816 trains at Basic Electricity Electronics School Division 6073 Q4D Service School Command at Naval Training Center San Diego California 92133. He studies to become a senior technician.
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Steve Brock
Basic
Service
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Brock
Beating a Contract with a Club Finesse in Bridge
In a top masters play, South declares 3NT after a 2NT 34 3NT auction. A heart lead tests defense, but the key is a low club to the queen at trick two. If clubs split 4-1, the queen finesse ensures nine tricks. even a 5-0 split can be neutralized by careful play through East.
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Declarer
West
South
East
Res Syndicate, Inc
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Iowa Development Commission
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
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Dubuque
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Senate
Robert D. Ray
Bailey
Veterans’ Auditorium
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Red Oak Republican
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Keith Mossman
Vinton
Benton County
Richard M. Nixon
John Mitchell
L. M. Boyd
Linda
George Washington
Indiana
London
Dean Rusk
Cordell Hull
Cadillac
Ford
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Will Rogers
James J. Braddock
Max Baer
Clark Gable
B. Jay Becker
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