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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1967
Page
4
A compact editorial argues that two cannot walk together without agreement and cautions against incompetent enthusiasts as substitutes for knowledge. It frames companionship in ventures around virtue, urging readers to avoid negative or unproductive associations.
Iowa's tourism ads lag behind other states with Iowa spending about 10,000 to 20,000 while Florida and New York spend hundreds of thousands. The Development Commission's Division of Tourism receives about 50,000 annually, likely rising to 90,000 next biennium with 20,000 for advertising. An imaginative, adequately funded campaign could boost traveler spend and state profits.
A critique of consumer culture and economic stress traces debt fueled living from mortgages and credit to vacations and fast food. It notes tax shifts in Iowa, rising prices, and a spike in psychedelic drug use among the public and a professor's controversial view. The piece ends with a question about collective direction and consequences.
A fragment from the Ottumwa Courier mocks modern life as increasingly bizarre. It questions natural behavior, mentions legality of natural acts, and notes society relying on stimulants and sedatives while shoppers buy unnecessary goods.
The FCC ruled that broadcasters airing cigarette ads must offer airtime to opponents. NAB calls it a dangerous intrusion into American business. The Observer questions if the agency should arbitrate which claims can be disputed, suggesting a reconsideration.
Congress considers uniform three day weekends by shifting five fixed holidays to Mondays while leaving Easter Christmas and New Year’s Day intact. The proposal, backed by the U. S. Chamber and travel groups, could yield up to six three day breaks yearly and would require shifting Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
In Montauk New York Captain William Willis age 74 sails alone again seeking renewal while nearby a 74 year old man drifts through a quiet morning at the park reciting nursery rhymes and planning a lively checker game. The day unfolds with memories of resilience and small acts of independence.
AINSWORTH July 7 Mr and Mrs Ronald Ornduff and family hosted a cookout to honor Kevin Ornduff on his birthday and belatedly honor Kevin's grandfather Kenneth Ornduff Thursday evening Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff Mr and Mrs George Stout Jr and family Mr and Mrs Jay Hough and Terry of West Chester and Lawrence Whetstine of near Wellman Also guests at the Stewart home July 4 were Mr and Mrs Gary Stewart and family and Mr and Mrs Ronald Ornduff and children plus others
Mrs C A Thompson reports gatherings in McFarland and surrounding towns. Ben Coleman and relatives from Tuscaloosa Alabama visit R E MecFarland’s home. July 4 hosts include Mc Crackens and Kinsingers, Beavers, Browns, Ledore, Siegrist, McCracken. Lee Farrier family returns from New Orleans with reunions among Kesslers and Riley.
Argentine South Arturo Jaques recalls a puzzling hand from the 1964 World Bridge Olympiad in New York against Jamaica. Marcelo Lerner and Jaques used a bold four hearts over a one diamond response, ending in a heart contract despite a spade stop deficit. Jaques describes misreading the dummy and the subsequent play leading to ten tricks after clever ruffing and a key heart nine.
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