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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
6
An Washington Evening Journal editorial notes Congress debates a U S move to the metric system. It highlights Britain's adoption and world-wide metric adoption, arguing costs exist but long term savings in education and efficiency justify the change. The piece mocks continued use of pounds and quarts and envisions a future of kilograms and kilometers.
The Wholesome Meat Act aims to bring 15 000 plants under federal inspection, with grants to build systems. Since passage last December, 40 to 50 plants have closed or shut down for failing cleanliness or failing to meet standards, and states are revising laws to gain approval while the federal government may step in. Representative Neal Smith cites adulteration and deceptive practices harming consumers and markets.
A collage of quirky facts and witticisms on manners money and marriage. Bits note nuts to you king Louis beds bonded bourbon pricing Vegas taxes smallpox Washington snores ESP tests and humor about brides and grooms. A light miscellany with dates figures and people.
UPI reports delegates at the Miami Beach convention will gain wider padded seats and fewer floor milling disturbances. Measures include race track style identification stamps for readmittance, reduced on floor access, and hired uniform guards to curb outside demonstrations while preserving some glamour and broadcast access.
Publisher Morgan and the scholar Everett Willy discuss a three page contract for a manuscript allegedly by Willy The mystery centers on whether the man who appeared is the real Willy or an imposter Haledjian notes Willy’s past celebrated but unseen work and wonders about the claim and motives.
Keota July 22 Mr and Mrs Howard Hamilton of Hampton spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Willard Ginkens Dr and Mrs Jim Bywaters of Kirksville visited relatives and friends Mrs Clara Kent went to Virginia to visit son Bob Kent and family Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Lester Disney of Wellman and their daughter Mrs Kent Ernest Kilpatrick and baby of Columbus Junction visited with the Kents Bill Smith and family of Norwalk visited to attend the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Guy Lyle Eric Wade of Iowa City visited his grandmother Evelyne Wade Walter and Mrs Fisher returned from a two week vacation meeting Harold Fisher in Milwaukee and visiting Bill Reif family at Lake Okoboji Dick Fisher visited with Mr and Mrs Dave Yokum and Mark at Mt Pleasant Keith Kent visited George McCrabb at University Hospital in Iowa City Mrs James See and Joyce spent the weekend at Mason City with Mr and Mrs Jim See.
A 1968 ABA article explains pharmacist liability in wrong medicine cases. It cites illegible prescriptions, failure to verify with a doctor, mislabeling, and customer negligence as factors. Courts balance care standards with the connection between pharmacist error and injury, noting trust in druggists' care.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff and contact details including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon and news editor Charles Morris. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under a 1879 act.
In a five clubs contract with West cashing two spades and shifting to hearts, correct play hinges on diamond division. If diamonds split 4-1 only West can hold four, guiding the precise line to make four diamond tricks. The article analyzes endgame timing and the danger of a singleton diamond.
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