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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1968
Page
4
An editorial notes Fairfax County Virginia considers a noise ordinance to curb amplified music from pool parties and vehicles with loud mufflers. The plan runs 11 pm to 8 am with decibel meters to enforce limits, facing teen opposition and calls for balanced policing.
A reader notes the ICU at University Hospitals Iowa City shares leadership and gear with the Coronary Care Unit and cites diverse cases from newborns to crash victims. The letter also promotes Kiwanis Freedoms Foundation Family Reunion Day on Aug 11 to strengthen family unity and national spirit. Providing support for the idea, the writer urges coverage by the journal.
A blue ribbon COPO plan proposes a nine member postal corporation chartered by Congress to run the mails on a self sustaining basis. It would replace the Postmaster General with a board and CEO, aim for universal service at fair rates, and cut the deficit seen despite rate hikes. Public support and congressional buy in are uncertain.
Iowa coverage notes discreet moves by McCarthy supporters to place his name on the state ballot as an independent if Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy fails to win the Democratic nomination. A September 1 deadline could press the timetable with Chicago nominating events not until August 28.
John Fitch, a petty gambler, lies slain in his room with a knife at his hand. Dr Haledjian notes death by external hemorrhage and questions whether it was suicide or homicide. Inspector Winters and Haledjian discuss Fitch's unrequited love for Rosa D Arcy and a barber Bernie Kreb who expelled him after a manicure. The doctors suggest Fitch did not kill himself.
In Washington D C South Sam Fry Jr with Harry Fishbein used weak two bids and a daring slam in clubs. The heart finesse and a queen of diamonds ruff netted a remarkable twelve tricks as West misguessed the opening lead and Fry executed a near-swindle.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon and news editor Charles Morris. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays Christmas and July 4th and lists press associations and audit bureau memberships.
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