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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1968
Page
5
Letters describe conflicts over sex education for children, motel key etiquette, and family planning. Abigail Van Buren advises open communication, education, and understanding, while clarifying that motel keys belong to the establishment and criticizing exploitative viewpoints about family planning. The column invites readers to write for personal replies and a guide.
Iowa State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg rejects claims the plan to form 16 regional government centers would abolish county governments. He argues the proposal does not replace counties and any reorganization must come from county level, urging opponents not to misrepresent the regional concept.
Floor care tips from S C Johnson & Son outline protecting wood and resilient floors to maintain beauty and longevity. For new homes wax before painting walls, seal bare wood, and consider professional help for older floors. Use paste wax with buffing or manual methods, maintain 2–4 times yearly with liquid buffing wax, and avoid water on wood. For resilient floors, scrub and rinse before waxing, use self polishing or ammonia-assisted maintenance. Sergeant Craig A Rich, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Pete N Rich of Brighton Iowa, assigned June 22 to the 1st Infantry Division near Quan Loi Vietnam as a team leader.
Rep. John Culver of Iowa said he will introduce legislation to shield flood fire and wind storm insurance benefits from taxation. He cites IRS rulings taxing living expense coverage and notes displaced residents face unexpected taxes, urging parity with casualty loss deductions.
The Federated Church Social Circle in West Chester met at the church on July 18 with eight members. Retha Hole presided, devotionals were led by Mrs Earl Pearson, minutes by Margaret Smith, treasurer’s report by Mrs John Weerman, business by Mrs John McDowell, refreshments by Mrs Merle McDowell and Retha Hole. The Lions Club Ice Cream Social is set for July 25 from 6:00 p.m. until sold out.
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