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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal reprints editorials and letters about Fred Schwengel’s push to end the congressional seniority system. He argues for secret ballots to elect committee chairs, amid broader reform efforts in both parties. A local anecdote about a neighbor hiding whiskey bottles in a minister’s trash closes the piece.
The article weighs the rise of a three or four day week, noting companies in New York and beyond adopting 12 to 13 hour days to run around the clock, citing potential gains in efficiency and lower absenteeism. It discusses benefits for workers and urban mobility alongside practical limits and risks.
Washington UPI Nixon proposes a $9.6 billion special revenue sharing pool to ease federal controls on state and local aid, potentially dissolving many 1960s programs like Model Cities and Safe Streets. Most funds would be allocated in broad general grants, with local governments choosing specific programs but under federal general areas. The plan, if enacted, shifts power from federal agencies to states and cities, while sparking Democratic congressional scrutiny.
A reflective piece on how serendipity arises from corn crib and brush piles across Dutch Creek township, as cardinals, doves, pheasants, and other wildlife find food in oats, corn, fruit scraps, and damaged grain. It notes gaps in knowledge about winter roosts and habitat use, and invites readers to observe wildlife activity during cold early hours.
Mrs Dale Buck and Mrs Richard Good win planned a surprise party for first grade teacher Mrs Sherry Ford at Ainsworth Elementary Center marking the close of the semester. A cake and ice cream sandwiches were served. Miss Ann Hilmick from Columbus Junction has been hired to fill the vacancy. Other social details include bridge clubs and Sewing Circle gatherings with refreshments, and notes on local visits and this month’s OES officers installation.
Funeral services for Cloyd W Gardner were conducted Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Tom Pace officiating. Mrs William Stewart served as soloist and Mrs T R Phillips as organist. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Jack Quigley Melvin Jaspering Harold Norton Omer Black Narence Collett and Donald Doyn.
The Inderella 4 H Club met at Judy and Jane Bauer's home with 15 members present. Judy Bauer presided. crochet group to meet Feb 3 at Mrs Roy Bauer's. Presentations covered cleaning, organizing, storage, and decoration ideas. refreshments provided by hostesses.
A light column by L M Boyd features trivia and questions about recollections and common knowledge. It notes impossible feats like reciting the alphabet backward in under two minutes, mentions W C Fields opinions on dogs and song birds, and lists quirky observations about marriage, religion, work records, and a survey on American meals and farming subsidies.
Washington journal details appear mixed with postal rates and staff credits. The item lists Inland Daily Press Association affiliations, production staff, and advertising leadership while noting carrier rates in town and outside Washington headquarters, with monthly and three month pricing references.
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