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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
3
A reader seeks advice on rekindling physical affection after years without kissing. Another laments a chatty mother in law living with them and is advised to set boundaries gently. A third disputes mosquito bite marks on wool socks, with a dermatology counterpoint confirming both sides. Abby closes with how to contact for a personal reply or her booklet.
A Ford Foundation grant of 750000 dollars will fund a new state wide education data system at the State University of Iowa. The project, run by the Iowa Educational Information Center with the Iowa Department of Public Instruction, aims to collect and analyze comprehensive school operation and pupil achievement data. The Ontario Curriculum Institute also receives 350000 dollars for research on Canadian educational problems.
Chicago UP I grain market shows wheat futures mixed with Sep contracts around 143 and 146 for old and new. Dec and Mar positions at 146 to 152. May around 153. Corn around 118 for Sep and Dec at 115, with Mar and May near 118 to 121. Oats price activity features Sep near 61 and Dec around 64, with slight shifts across contracts.
The Washington Public Library adds four diverse titles: The Good Housekeeping International Cook Book edited by Dorothy Marsh, Green Medicine by Margaret Kreig about medicinal plants, A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway recounting 1920s Paris, and Stan Musial The Man's Own Story told to Bob Broeg, tracing the baseball legend’s rise and career.
Suggestions for freezing fish from Sally Smith explain keeping fish cold and cleaning promptly, freezing small fish whole or in steaks, and using a salt brine for lean fish. Fatty fish get an ascorbic acid dip, then wrap portions tightly with freezer paper and freeze at zero degrees. Plan to use within four months for best quality.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Bruce Cowriter Howard Hasintendent and notes the paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and holidays with second class matter status under the 1879 act. Subscribe and advertising rates are printed for periods up to one year.
The Iowa State Department of Health cautions that plastic containers are unsuitable for storing gasoline. Campers and others use beverage and household bleach bottles, a dangerous practice. Heat in trunks or boat bows can reach up to 150 degrees, risking container disintegration and fire or explosion.
DES MOINES IDPA Two Iowa Democrats running for state office have not received COPE endorsements. Paw Franzenburg for state treasurer and Gary L. Cameron for secretary of state are deemed not well known to COPE. Other Democratic candidates for governor lieutenant governor auditor and secretary of agriculture, plus all congressional and several legislative candidates, were endorsed. COPE may revisit before the November 3 election.
Lexington report says 38 year old truck driver John Hutchinson Jr was convicted after being offered a second trial by beer. He drank 12 bottles under supervision to test blood alcohol levels, but became ill and later tests showed lower intoxication. The judge may amend the charge to reckless driving while keeping license.
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