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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1967
Page
4
Opinion column discusses Bobby Baker’s conviction and national trust issues, contrasts 1920s Teapot Dome shock with modern apathy, notes a folklore note on Cinderella’s glass slippers. includes reflections on morality and American culture.
An editorial notes the need to address surplus missiles and asks experts to consider options for handling obsolete stock. The column, by W. H. Marriott, reflects on missiles and postwar defense issues in a Washington Iowa Evening Journal piece dated January 31, 1967.
In Washington DC Senator Magnuson leads a broad push on consumer protection with six bills including a new Door-to-Door Sales Act aimed at shielding housewives from high pressure sales pitches and allowing them to cancel and reclaim purchases. The move comes as Magnuson campaigns for reelection next year.
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions about borrowing gas and rude guests. A bachelor professor hosts laundry time jokes and a suggestion for door to door sales reforms sparks Congress talk. The column ends with a jab at Sen Magnuson and Washington voters over consumer protections.
Brighton Commerce sponsors a six week pinochle contest at Carroll Hall starting Jan 25 at 7 15 pm with prizes nightly and a final trophy. Refreshments each evening. Also notes local visits, church and PTA events, and a pub rule in Newhaven England banning buying rounds.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff and roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shafter local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 and that it is entered as second class matter under Act of March 3 1879 at the Washington Iowa post office.
Mrs Crawford hosted the ROS club with guests Mrs Lloyd Edwards and Mrs C A Thompson. Bridge at two tables, high score won by Mrs Thompson, consolation by Mrs Edwards. Next meeting set for Feb 1 with Mrs Claude Kilgore.
In a North hand deal with spade lead, East defends brilliantly by returning the king of clubs after ducking the spade. Declarer cannot overcome this and ends with eight tricks. If East had led a low club, South could finesse into four notrump. East’s precise defense creates the unique two-good-play situation highlighted by readers.
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