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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1967

Page

3

Editorials from Washington Evening Journal July 18 1967

The column features Thoughts for the Day and light editorial humor. It notes teachers’ job security amid automation fears and jokes about model communities and road line painting on Highway 1 near Iowa City. It also includes a reader critique on word usage and a note on language from Webster’s dictionary.

Iowa Amish School Settlement Clarifies Legal Exception

The Iowa legislature resolved the Amish school issue by enacting a general yet tightly drawn exception. It allows the Amish school near Oelwein to operate legally without violating parental religious scruples while safeguarding teaching standards. The measure, praised as honest and judicious, prevents private schools from lowering staff quality for economic reasons.

Food for Thought on Youth Crime and Responsibility

A reflective piece questions collective guilt for crime and delinquency. It argues adults must share responsibility for societal ills as older generations shape youth through environment and choices. The author warns against labeling youths as solely delinquent and stresses accountability across ages.

New Gas Mask Aids Modern Survival Kits Price $200

Greenwood Journal notes a new gas mask costing $200 with a charcoal filter replacement every three months at $25. It positions the device as essential for survival amid air pollution concerns and marks it as a trend item for the era.

Greenwood Journal

Rich Thais profit from poor Communism in Thailand

Sakol Nakorn Thailand faces rising Communist insurgency as a UPI team reports on why discontent brews. A peaceful lake town reveals behind its calm the poverty, malnutrition and filth that feed guerrilla activity in the hills and villages nearby.

Russia China Thailand UPI Phu Phan Hanoi Peking England

Dear Abby and Thai village life contrast piece

A reader asks Abby about children kissing guests and a widow worries over her mother and fiancé Spencer. Abby advises spontaneity. The column shifts to a Chiang Mai style essay praising Thailand's governance, noting Bangkok elites, northeastern peasants, and the three K's program to boost farming with sorghum, cattle, and poultry amid a rural reform effort.

Abby Spencer

Guarding Against Unfavorable Club Distribution In Bridge

South should plan early to guard against a 4-1 or 5-0 club split after the king of diamonds lead. By winning the spade with the king, drawing trumps, cashing the ace of spades and clubs, and exiting with a spade, declarer can force a losing play from East and still make the contract regardless of the clubs split.

Declarer West King East South Res Syndicate, Inc

Funeral services for Samuel Lambert held Saturday

Funeral services for Samuel Lambert were held at 2 30 p m Saturday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Charles Cowell officiating Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery Pallbearers were Don Young Dorance Ar duser Mike Dayton Gene Cros sett Ray Watson Jr and Ray Roth

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