Editorials and Observations From the Washington Journal June 1966
The column presents a sermon of faith and free press, contrasting fear with uplook and endorsing Supreme Court protection of editorial election day expression. It cites Alabama’s electioneering law as unconstitutional, argues deadlines do not curb false campaigning, and notes curious local anecdotes about a Mt Pleasant unlawful assembly case and wordplay on librocubicularist. It concludes with a light note on fashion and wigs, tying to Viet Nam discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham Post-Herald
Supreme Court
Advice for traveling parents on long road trips
A New York dispatch adapts a humorous travel tale by Don Mullen about driving across the country with wife and two young sons. It offers comic, cautionary tips for families moving long distances, from weather plans and motels to diaper pails, cribs, dining, and keeping perspective on a cross country trip.
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UPI
Don Mullen
San Francisco
New York
Bulgaria
Scott
Andrew
Rock Spring
Wyo
Salt Lake City
Moving Company
Dr. Spock
Three Bethel youths graduate from area high schools
Bethel notes three youths earning diplomas this year Bill Hardy son of the Keith Hardys and Loel Letts son of the Grove Letts graduated from Washington High School while Stuart Kolosick son of the Earl Kolosick graduated from Highland Community High School Bethel congratulates Stuart Kolosick on a scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Bill Hardy
Keith Hardys
Loel Letts
Grove Letts
Washington High School
Stuart Kolosick
Earl Kolosick
Highland Community High School
LaVerne Alvine
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Day at the Races Thee Family Lawyer
A spectator rights article notes that venue management owes due care based on occasion hazards. It cites a paddock incident where a horse reared and frightened onlookers, but courts found no liability due to lack of prior trouble and no fault.
Court Sets Limits on Races and Public Safety
A 1966 ABA piece notes a fan injured in a mud puddle loses damages due to self restraint. meanwhile spectators suffer when a grandstand seats rot and a car crash injures crowds. Courts emphasize safety costs over race profits, stating life outweighs expense and races must stop if risk is extreme.
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American Bar Association
Waco high school forms Modern Music Masters charter
Fourteen Waco band members were named qualified candidates for the Modern Music Masters honor society. Initiation occurred in the school music room as keys were presented by band director Al Bergstrom. Charter members for Waco Chapter No. 868 include Howard Hulme, Cindy Jones, Charla Wyse, Jean Anderson, Kenneth Madden, Randy Morgan, Diane Young, Tim Davison, Mary Lou Anderson, Cindy Wickham, Ann Bergstrom, Carol Gerig, Carol Reschly, and Shirley Hult. Harold Dodd is faculty sponsor. The society, founded in 1952, has chapters nationwide and aims to promote musical performance and service.
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Waco High School
al Bergstrom
Washington High School
Tri- M
Howard Hulme
Cindy Jones
Charla Wyse
Jean Anderson
Kenneth Madden
Randy Morgan
Diane Young
Tim Davison
Mary Lou Anderson
Cindy Wickham
Ann Bergstrom
Carol Gerig
Carol Reschly
Shirley Hult
Harold Dodd
Waco
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
The Washington Evening Journal in 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 manager and others. It notes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th publication and that it is entered as second class matter under the March 3 1879 act. It also mentions production by United Press leased wire and various press associations and subscription rates in Iowa with three months at 2.76 and other terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Manogerisa
Wueuages Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Benaim Surprises with Four Notrump Triumph in Contract Bridge
Venezuela’s R Benaim debuts a bold play to defeat a 5 heart opening lead. East ducks clubs, South misreads hearts, but Benaim gathers ten tricks with strategic timing, finesses, and careful promotion of his winners. East’s heart ruse collapses, showcasing imaginative declarer technique in a Masters’ event.
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Hearts
R. Benaim
Venezuela
King
East
Benaim
South
Declarer
West
Res Syndicate,Inc
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Evening Journal
Doctor Strabismus
U.S. Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court
Keokuk
Princess Margaret
Atlanta Journal
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Mike
By Donald E. Mullen
United Press International
Kitty
Evanston
Middle West
Nebraska
By Ruth Gideon
Lynne Alvine
Cedar Falls
May
Lone Trek
Erna May Mueller
Victor Muellers
Ernest
Ruth
May Gideon
Walter Longer
Bernard Payne
Randy
Rose Ann
Rose Anne
Aunt May
Charles Plecker
Marlin
Bethel Church
Leonard Young
Theodore Meyer
Meyer
Bernard Reed
Mac Wallace
Mac
Steve Wiggers
Steve
Dixie Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
Waco Band
The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
B. Jay Becker
Washinton, Iowa
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