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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
4
Denise Clarahan argues in an Echo editorial that schools have become competitive over clothing. She opposes dress restrictions biasing education, noting discomfort hinders study and that attire should not define a student’s worth or effort.
In a national championship game, West led clubs and Freeman of Atlanta kept the contract by a bold jack of diamonds at trick two. The defense failed to adapt, as a trump lead would have sunk the contract, illustrating a dramatic cut in enemy communications.
A collage of notes from a bygone column includes a TV lighting myth about hair color affecting on screen slimness, smoke odor tips with vinegar, a self-identified subscriber named Malaria, casual remarks on gossip, and general trivia. It cites average ages for married people, business startup estimates, sidewalk markings in Sidney, a Texas Gulf Coast fish anecdote, potato consumption trivia, and a joke about barefoot and pregnant. The piece closes with a Planet man remark on Aquarians and a timing note on a jewelers report at 5:30 p.m. The page is attributed to L. M. Boyd and dated January 27, 1970.
Abigail Van Buren quips about bald Indian myths and hairwashing habits while fielding letters from readers. Topics include a husband confessing to pursuing the sister, distrust, and exasperation at anonymous political replies from Nixon era correspondence.
Letter from Santa Ana reader recounts writing to Lyndon Johnson and receiving a prompt reply. He praises a president who finds time to listen to ordinary citizens, while contrasting with those who ignore others. Also notes Abby’s booklet offer and gift etiquette advice.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors and 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. It is aligned with Inland Daily Press and Iowa Press associations and audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The page shows subscription or price data: 14.00 and 4.00 and 50.
Multiple 8 parcel transfers listed: Gayle F. Cupp and Gladys Randall-Land in Section 8 769. Randall-Land and Gayle F. Cupp-Land in 8 769. Estate of Joe Nelson to Roy Nelson and wife Lot 9 Block 5 Town of S. W. Washington. Estate of Howard Wagner to Dale K. Caldwell and wife Beginning at the N E Corner of Outlet 9 in A. W. Chilcote’s Outlet Addition to S E Washington. Eva Mae Swailes and husband and others to Dale K. Caldwell and wife Beginning at the N E Corner of Outlet 9 in A. W. Chilcote’s Outlet Addition to S E Washington. Dora M. Wagner et al to Dale K. Caldwell and wife Beginning at the N E Corner of Outlet 9 in A. W. Chilcote’s Outlet Addition to S E Washington. Charles W. Beckman and wife to Dwight G. Sattler Undivided interest in East 20 ft of Lot 18 Block 2 Original Plat of Kalona. Robert Dean Miller and wife to Gertrude A. Griffith et al Lot 3 in Block 4 Wellman’s Second Addition to Wellman.
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