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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1969
Page
4
Editorial from the Washington Iowa Evening Journal reflects on loyalty to God and friends, contrasting old morality with modern cynicism. It cites Ruth 1 17 and Addison on life essentials then laments social pressures and small town reactions to travel and city life, noting that city walkways reveal fitness contrasts.
Dr. Joseph Weber of the University of Maryland described what appears to be the first detection of gravitational waves from space. He noted his instrument can routinely measure length changes of one one hundredth of a trillionth of an inch, highlighting the extraordinary sensitivity and contemporary relevance of the work.
A reader from Des Moines comments on your Romeo and Juliet editorial. The writer argues liberalism failed to curb ongoing Black discrimination despite two centuries of promises and peaceful Civil Rights efforts since the 1950s.
Abigail Van Buren’s Dear Abby presents readers’ questions on a vasectomy failure leading to unexpected pregnancy and legal doubt, a teen in love juggling broken promises, proper etiquette in congratulating engagements, and a complaint about a friend who ends sentences with “you know what I mean” seeking Abby’s guidance. The column blends personal anecdotes and practical advice in a late 20th century newspaper voice.
Brighton Harmony Club met at Mrs. Clara Brown's home with nine members and two guests Deb bie Leoffler and Eva Van erus Jenkins of Alahambra California. Plans for the annual picnic at Sunset Park Washington on July 28 were announced. Bingo entertained, prizes awarded, and a hot weather lunch served. Additional notes follow about members' visits, dinners, and upcoming meetings.
Marge Luckey spent the weekend at Pat Strickland’s home in Baxter and with Jim Luckey at Kellogg. The families picnicked and fished at Red Haw Lake, Chariton. Rev. W F Boeckmann aims to return to St Marys Rectory after recuperation with relatives in Davenport. Mrs. Luckey travels to Washington to help with canning and visit relatives. Loren Knebel Lisa and Larry bought the Lettie Gerot house in west Riverside. Gerot bought a house in Hills.
A humorous column notes a man who puts sugar on raw oysters and recalls a past seaside scene where someone cooked oysters with a propane torch. It also includes quick takes on unobservant bank tellers, a Harvard claim about its founder, and light editorial quips about girls, alpinas, and journalistic opinion.
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