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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
4
The page offers opinion on gun control, youth crime, longevity myths, and carpeted school walls. It notes a Nebraska gun purchase ease, argues for stricter laws, summarizes English centenarian rules, and praises carpeted floors for noise reduction and safety in new Ames schools.
A Washington County re-appraisal aims to equalize assessments and ensure fair taxation. Real property in Brighton, Wellman, Crawfordsville, and Ainsworth will be surveyed, with Kalona Riverside and Washingon completed. Fieldmen Bob Willis and Carl Miller, under Ernest Lund, will inspect interiors and measure exteriors, calling back if residents are away.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th and lists various professional associations and service details.
In a France versus United States contract bridge match, Ghestemn misled by leading the ten of diamonds at trick two after Dummy followed low. East,Bacherich, assumed 10-9-8 shape and followed, allowing declarer to make the doubled contract with one overtrick for a 690 point score.
Iowa liquor sales in state stores rose to 62.6 million dollars for the just-ended fiscal year, while concerns grow that Iowa per capita distilled spirits use may be underreported because national figures exclude out-of-state purchases. Prices are competitive, but discounts in surrounding states could challenge Iowa revenue. at the same time school aid totals are shifting, with state aid rising to 111 million though income tax shortfalls reduce districts' expected funds.
A quirky column mixes witty asides about bridge players and a girl named Dimple with jokes on bouillabaisse, hidden cheese, and a beagle. It riffs on grocery shoppers, leg etiquette, and a faux Language Man. The piece ends recalling Dr Christian Barnard and a two headed dog anecdote from past news.
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