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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1968
Page
4
An editorial offers Jeremiah 30 17 as a basis for healing. It asserts only God can heal the body and spirit and urges readers to seek favorable conditions and then trust in God's healing love.
A family note recounts hosting two young granddaughters Laurie aged three and Beth aged two. Toys moved to the basement, then back upstairs, an amusing scene with Laurie cleaning the toilet and Beth with a toothbrush. A shopping trip revealed one girl hiding in the cart while the other called out unpaid M Mr candy. In hindsight alternating visits may be more efficient.
Parents announce their son will be a willing follower not a leader as he enters third grade. A school reply says they look forward to a semester with more than 300 leaders and one willing follower. The column then shares a set of humor gags including a judge and arm punishment, and a filing joke about letters and copies.
A page from the 4 Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated Saturday January 27 1968 features jokes and quips. A club rules member asks a riddle about a ground squirrel and digging from the bottom, then a judge comments on reckless drivers in a playful courtroom twist. It closes with a family joke about three brothers and a parent punishing the culprit.
Col Palmer's famed Civil War horse Old Jack dies at 26 on December 31 1882 on Palmer farm near Washington. Reprinted obituary honors his service three years under Major Taylor and Col D J Palmer, noting his fearlessness in battle and knack for mischief. The piece praises his patriotism and endearing deeds, ending with a nostalgic farewell.
Governor Romney urges careful U S action after the Pueblo seizure by North Korea. He warns against over reacting and cites Britain’s restrained response to Sukarno’s threats as a model for handling international incidents.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon and news editor Charles Morris with local advertising and production notes. The paper published afternoons except Sundays and major holidays and is entered as second class matter under federal act.
The library receives a diverse mix from classic and modern novels to poetry and juvenile reads. New titles include The Puzzleheaded Girl and The Town and Dr Moore, five new plays, and youth-adult books such as The Remarkable Ride of the Abernathy Boys.
A survey of new biographies and memoirs highlights Winston Churchill and Nicolas and Alexandra while J Frank Dobie offers Texas folklore sketches. Merle Blinn Brown and Garnet Carefoot with Edgar Sprott present pioneering and famine themes. Barbara Johns Waterston guides style for young women. Joan Walsh Anglund offers a poetry collection and Lane Magazine editors review home planning ideas alongside memorial shelf additions.
Local history notes focus on Washington High School named a testing center for Iowa scholarship and placement tests on April 1 and 2. The column lists military, civic, and school happenings including 4-H leaders traveling to Ames January 27, retirements, new positions, sports achievements, and community events across Washington County with multiple named individuals and organizations.
James D. Watson reports the groundbreaking biology milestone described as the biggest event since Darwin in a two part series. The opening piece appears in The Atlantic Monthly under Latin America Today as part of a broader perspective feature.
The piece previews 1968 stamp collecting trends with nation competition for attention. It notes colorful issues from active countries, trailed by conservative programs adding color, and highlights Trucial States including Ajman Dubai Khor Fakkan Abu Dhabi Ras Al Khaima and Manama. It cites Lucius Jacksons urging moderation and mentions Olympic and Human Rights Year themes likely to shape releases and prices.
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