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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
4
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. Education remains vital, yet silence serves. Wayne Davis notes a Civil Defense alarm was an old steam whistle at the gas plant now useless, prompting jokes about tornado warnings and Missouri misadventure.
A commentary on the shift to a computer driven economy notes that credit card theft rivals jewel theft in cost. It explains a new system where cashiers scan cards to a distant master computer that instantly verifies legitimacy and reports losses or fraud. A future version could alert police and stallers.
Britain licenses drivers via breath tests using yellow crystal tubes. blood alcohol over 0.08% leads to a one year license suspension. US standard remains 0.10% in 11 states. Britain reports a 22% drop in highway deaths and 15% fewer injuries after implementing the October law. Dr. Teare cites 15,414 tests with 6,661 positive results in four months.
President Johnson aims to sustain influence during the lame duck period as he nears departure. He follows a pattern seen by Truman and Eisenhower, with travel and ongoing legislative push despite looming adjournment. Critics note late-term irritation, while aides hint at a valedictory address and continued power through the transition.
Ainsworth event drew a large attendance Friday night with 20 gallons of homemade ice cream and many cakes sold. Proceeds fund the summer baseball program. Also noted: American Legion Auxiliary meets July 16 at Mrs. Lee Hunt’s home to install officers.
Harriet Gregory leaves the Fairfield hospital and returns to Hadley Guest Home in Richland. The article mentions friends sending wishes, with several local visits and holiday gatherings noted among Mrs. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Max Randall of Lincoln Illinois, and Elmer Waller. It also lists visits by Dr. and Mrs. Jim Bywaters of Kirksville Missouri and multiple local families during the Fourth of July weekend.
The Washington Evening Journal staff lists editors and executives including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and Charles Morris as News Editor The paper notes publishing afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under law at Washington post office.
Column notes speed and brag about Jim Dillon, a Denver gunman who drew and fired in 0.12 seconds in 1959. The piece blends trivia, letters, and social musings with light humor on dating, weight, and debatable stats.
In the 1966 world championship in Italy, the Netherlands North overbid hearts, leading to a 5 diamonds doubled slump for −1,100 points. The American North South pair at table two bid conservatively, reaching down one in diamonds for a 1,000 point gain to the USA.
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