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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1967
Page
4
In a July 5 1967 column the writer urges frank newspaper reporting to curb gossip. Citing a South Bend Indiana murder case the piece argues that withholding facts fuels rumor and that legitimate reporting preserves trust and limits scandal.
Algona residents are urged to handle unsolicited packages by refusing them and returning to the post office. The piece warns that many fund appeals come from unknown entities and once given, donors face ongoing solicitations. It advises accepting appeals only from local managed groups to avoid being placed on a perpetual list.
Column excerpt features readers asking about prom garter gifts, neighbor pool etiquette, and respect for dog catchers. Letters discuss teen flirtation symbols, unwanted guest use of private space, and a plea for public awareness of civil service roles. Readers urged to set boundaries and learn from shared experiences.
Family Circle Magazine offers methods to prepare corn fresh from the market. It covers kettle boiling grill and oven roasting, plus tips to cut kernels from the cob and extract juice.
Washington Iowa July 5 1967 page segment from Evening Journal provides brief news notes and notices including local happenings and items of interest to residents. The readable text covers community events and short updates typical of a daily paper layout.
In a master class from the 1967 Masters' Championship, South leverages East's bidding to prevail. Declarer ducks a diamond lead, cashes A-Q trumps, then safely discards and ruffs in dummy to avoid a club loser. East's misfired bids reveal him as heavy in diamonds and short clubs, sealing the contract despite a risky defense.
One hundred years ago Christopher Latham Sholes began tinkering in Milwaukee with a device that would print ledger pages. The piece notes the shift from handwriting to machine typing, highlights the qwerty keyboard, and laments modern overreliance on print while praising increased legibility and speed. It mentions Underwood, Western Union, Mark Twain, and Edison influence, and weighs societal changes including women in the workforce.
SECRAM ZELS reports severe weather incidents as cars are swept away and another car appears in its place. Sam comments on the bizarre swap, noting the tornado's force and unexpected vehicle displacement.
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