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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
4
Editorials muse on obeying God and the power of good examples from students and families. It contrasts past and present earnings stars Babe Ruth at 80 000 in 1931 and Willie Mays at 125 000, noting taxes and inflation erode value. It also praises small acts of family kindness and folk wisdom.
A letter from a reader returning to Washington after ten years condemns the Memorial Day parade for its poor turnout and lack of organization. The writer complains there was no marching band and questions why the high school band and other groups were absent, vowing not to attend again.
Blue Cross chief William A. Guy defends processing of Medicaid claims amid state record-keeping gaps. He cites 18 000 claims dating back 90 days amid 125 000 eligible Iowans and a 92 cent per claim fee. State official Maurice Harmon says backlog is shrinking and attributes delays to complex rules and contact limits.
A cheeky column lines up quick quips on love and manners. It mocks social stereotypes while sharing risqué anecdotes and light gossip about dating, fashion, and everyday habits.
In a 3NT contract with heart lead, South should plan before playing a card. The article shows a concrete method: win the heart lead in dummy and play the king of clubs to establish three club tricks, ensuring four notrump. The moral is to establish the weaker suit when circumstances favor it, as this guarantees success in the given hand.
Memorial Day events in Crawfordsville featured Legionnaires parading from the Legion Hall to the Schoolhouse for a 10 am service with Color Guard advance. WACO Grade School band under Mr Boyd Blattner performed. William Potter of Iowa City spoke. Color Guard retired and proceeded to cemeteries for a gun salute and taps by Craig Dare and David Hult. White Cloud Club toured local parks with residents visiting multiple parks and ending with dinner at Kalonial Inn. Farm Bureau Women met in Crawford Township with devotions, program on Homemaker's Health Aide Service, and a September 27 meeting planned.
Service T Sgt Laird J Simpson, son of Mr and Mrs William L Simpson of Ainsworth, received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Sheppard AFB Texas for meritorious service as a personnel technician. A 1944 graduate of Ainsworth High School, Simpson attended Iowa Wesleyan College before entering the service.
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