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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1975
Page
2
Washington columnist jokes about a nationwide shortage of canning jar lids citing theories of diversion to black markets and price-fixing and proposing a study into unintended uses. The piece playfully suggests jars and mayo may be repurposed for cigarette disposal.
At the Kampala meeting Idi Amin, new OAU chairman, backs a Egyptian draft calling for Israel's UN suspension over alleged ignores of resolutions. The move risks a US response as Arab African leaders push for action while Tanzania Botswana and Zambia boycott the summit.
Turkish officers assumed command of all four U S military installations in Turkey in a retaliatory move against the American arms embargo. Command teams began duties July 29 at every site, with officials noting 18 minor facilities would still operate under Turkish control and unclear presence at some bases.
Descendants of Robert and Nancy Hamil gathered for their 68th reunion Sunday at Marr Park near Ainsworth. Kenneth Rhea led the supper, and the day was spent visiting and sharing family news. Two births and one marriage were noted, with Francis McConnell and Anetta McConnell set to host the 1976 reunion at Marr Park.
The second Dunbar reunion for descendants of F A Bert and Bertha Blickensderfer Dunbar was at Sunset Park Washington on Sunday July 27, 1975. Ninety living family members attended with Cloyce Dunbar arranging the pavilion and a cooperative noon dinner followed by visits and activities. Next gathering set for September 1976 at Sunset Park with Cloyce Dunbar again in charge.
Admitted yesterday Ernest Ray Downs Washington medical Mrs Ralph Moothart Washington medical Clyde Garrett Washington medical. Today Maurice Peterson Washington medical. Discharged yesterday Darla Patterson Columbus Junction. Today Mrs Glen Showalter and daughter Wellman Mrs James Greene and son Washington Mrs Daphne Sofia Levittown NY. A thought for the day British statesman John Morley said You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.
The National Seed Laboratory in Fort Collins houses 90 000 seed samples in 40 F vaults with 32 percent humidity. Experts warn famine and urbanization may require expanding funding and staff to protect irreplaceable germ plasm.
The Louisa County Fair in Columbus Junction hosts a Saturday evening program on August 2 at 8 p.m. featuring 4-H Horse project members a style revue and a talent show with cash prizes from 15 to 5 dollars. Acts include Ron Hammond guitar vocal, acrobatics Joan Breuer, and several vocal and dance numbers by local 4-H clubs and residents. The event ends with the Louisa County Fair Queen Contest.
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