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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1969

Page

4

Editorials and Musings on Liberty and Birds

This 1969 Washington LA Evening Journal editorial section blends reflections on brotherly reconciliation with a humorous note on self awareness. It also promotes the National Audubon Society’s bird marking program for bald eagles and offers a historical perspective on Magna Carta and democracy, emphasizing spirit over text.

New Consumers and the Value of Local Advertising

In dynamic communities 10 percent relocate yearly, reshaping demand. New shoppers rely on newspaper ads to form impressions before meeting locals, making sustained re establishment essential for retailers. Families moving in subscribe to the local paper early to begin acquainting themselves with shopping options.

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The entry lists the Washington Evening Journal's editorial and business leadership, including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication afternoons excluding Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th, and affiliations with press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Peat Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Changes in Japan After a 12 Year Gap Visit

The author recounts a 1957 to 1959 revisit of Japan covering Hokkaido Honshu and Kyushu. He notes rising living standards urban growth in Tokyo Osaka and Sapporo changes in infrastructure sanitation and housing and the spread of modern appliances. He contrasts high taxes low daily life costs and shifts in social norms while reflecting on youth ideals and the risk of secular nationalism.

Troyers on way home from Kuwait

Mrs Marge Luckey reports the Omer Troyer and wife finishing a year at the International School in Kuwait plan to return to the United States around August 4. The couple will travel via Tehran Delhi Agra Benaras Calcutta Bangkok Hong Kong Taipei Tokyo Hawaii and California with a layover in Denver or Kansas City. They note the need for connections in some places and recall local habits. Marge Luckey leaves Iowa City for Chicago to visit camp Charlton in Arkansas with the Benish family for 5 to 6 weeks.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Marge Luckey Omer Troyer Kuwait International School Troyers Highland School System United States Tehran Iran Delhi Agra Benaire India Katmanda Calcutta Bangkok Thailand Hong Kong Taipei China Tokoyo Japan Hawaii California Denver Kansas City Troyer Aéie Iowa City Chicago J. F. Moldenhauer Arkansas J. L. Benish Richardson Texas Camp Charlton Mount Idy Marge

Why Women Move All the Furniture

A collage of humorous notes on social topics and trivia. The piece wittily critiques psychology theories about women, predicts sunspot caused ice ages, lampoons fashion naming, cites Moynihan on fatherless homes, and shares light Q A on cosmetic surgery costs and flea trivia. It closes with vacation timing by region.

Defending in Four Spades Why West Leads Jack of Diamonds

North in four spades after West leads queen of hearts. Declarer draws trumps and plays clubs, then loses a diamond to West. The only winning defense is a jack of diamonds to force three diamond tricks and drop declarer one. If West leads any other card, South makes.

Declarer South West Salth East King Features Syndicate, Inc

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