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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
4
An editorial reflects on the value of regular Bible reading, humor about baldness and eating slowly, and a lighthearted appreciation of Central Park grass in Washington Louisiana. The piece contrasts ideal park order with real life, praising freedom for visitors and noting the park’s daily wear.
Dorothy Luckenbill, the Journal's Women's Editor, and readers test a daily word game inspired by an old feature. Today’s promising term is serendipity and players are encouraged to weave it into conversations.
Congressman Fred Schwengel of Iowa with 20 co sponsors seeks to authorize the army corps of engineers to undertake streambank erosion projects. Current authority is lacking though the corps and soil conservation service show limited roles in flood control and watershed development. The corps’ study highlights 549000 miles of streambanks eroded and 148000 miles seriously affected. Other agencies like the conservation service or reclamation body are considered as possible actors. The issue demands action now.
The Washington Evening Journal outlines its switch from letterpress to offset printing, a sweeping change requiring a $60,000 press, new inks, and retooled typesetting. The editors warn of temporary disruption over the next months but promise a faster, better newspaper with improved color and larger pages.
A conservative Iowa estimate puts about 30 000 veterans who served 1955 through 1968 liable for state income taxes on military pay. Officials cite legal changes since 1955 and 1957 that complicate tax status, plus slow state processing and conflicting guidance from military officers.
Weekend visitors fill Keota and surrounding homes from May 31 to Memorial weekend. Ra ymond Pine and Pam of Columbus Junction visited in the Bill McDonald home. Ralph Drake of Cedar Rapids stayed in the Harry Johnson home. Cleve Stickrod of Dewitt visited F A Mattison home. many others attended dinners and gatherings at local residences and the Golden Buckle Buffet. Notable attendees included families from Marion, Kirksville, San Antonio, and Davenport alongside Keota alumni at the May 29 Hafer-Walker wedding.
A collage of Q A exchanges and observations by L. M. Boyd. It notes women have fewer eye infections and produce more tears than men, adds curio about aging and ears, lists famous short men, and riffs on sports, Shakespeare, Masonry, and card sense with concise, humorous asides.
Crawfordsville Lions Club met May 10 at the Crawfordsville School lunch room with 32 members and five guests including Larry Cantrell Waco wrestling coach and his team. The club honored guests, heard entertainment by a foreign exchange student, and set the cemetery cleanup for 6:30 pm. Cancer drive funds tallied 129.49 with thanks to volunteers.
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