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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1967
Page
4
An editorial fragment argues for heart change over ritual, citing Joel 2 13 and noting faith that transforms life amid storms. It critiques constant wealth preoccupation and questions social sit ins while praising daily labor and safe driving, with scattered asides and attribution to W N Marriott.
Edward J. Hayes of Blue Island, a retired policeman, offers a card giving a five percent discount on cash purchases of five dollars or more at participating stores. Benefits claimed include immediate payment to merchants, simplified bookkeeping, no monthly bills, no interest, and no risk if the card is lost. Hayes asks one dollar for the card, yet cash payments save a nickel.
A U S News and World Report survey shows meteorologists agree the earth's surface has cooled for 17 years after a prior rising trend. Experts cite sunspot cycles and pollution as possible causes while acknowledging limited agreement. The piece notes irony as science seeks to influence weather while climate may act first.
A Wellman Iowa letter-writers group urges the Mid-Prairie TARs and Young Republicans to avoid name-calling while defending two party government in Washington County. They argue audits, salaries, and a robust party system are essential and advocate respectful debate. Signatories include Patty Gingerich Karona David Droz Pam Goschke Michele Droz Mike Nicholls Wendee Beranek Claudine Miller Dennis Davisson Matt Mellinger.
Clarence Scrap Russell of this district has been named the winner of a three day trip to Canada sponsored by Westinghouse through the Iowa Southern Utilities. He will be notified after July 17 to arrange the trip.
A collage of Dear Abby columns addresses unwanted advances by a decorator, vegetarian etiquette at meals, a daughter in a troubled engagement with a handyman suitor, and friends navigating vegetarian dietary differences, offering pragmatic, direct guidance and social observations.
Newton Iowa Maytag Co reports record second quarter sales of 33.59 million dollars, up 14.3 percent from 1966, with earnings at 3.77 million dollars, up 12 percent. Per share, 56 cents versus 50 cents in the prior year, beating the previous 1964 record.
Keota residents hosted a neighborhood gathering to honor Charlie Wiese with a patio party and birthday cake. Guests included Dick Dickenson and family, Wayne Dickenson and Dickie, Evelyn Surface and neighbors, plus Lavish displays of well wishes from local friends and relatives across nearby towns.
Interview with a bead and trinket supplier reveals a tainted business feeding hippie fashion. The leader insists it is commerce, while admitting government scrutiny over charging hippies. He dismisses LSD sales as dangerous and hints at hidden supply chains.
Plans for a Sunset Park picnic for members and families were announced by the Highland Social Club at a July meeting. Officers were elected, including president Mrs Harold Carson and vice president Mrs Guy Gerot. Guests and other social updates noted throughout.
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