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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1967
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal column reflects on generosity versus profit, warns about buyer beware myths, and notes how lists are bought and sold by brokers. It cites Congress examining mail pornography flows and remarks on the endless stream of junk mail and the consumer's vulnerability within free enterprise.
A Denver man complains about years of unwanted mail from a coast mailing list now resurfaced with new offers from grapefruit to True magazine. He cannot remove his name, as no contact exists for the list owner, prompting a question if Congress should act.
An Oregonian Washington Iowa column notes a North Carolina traffic stop where a polite officer advised a driver she could remain silent until consulting a lawyer. The driver later testified accusing him of rudeness, illustrating the tension between police caution and courtroom reactions.
More than 2.6 million U S high school graduates this month face choosing a career. Clerical work offers growing white collar opportunities with heavy demand for secretaries stenographers and clerks. Salaries range from about 50 dollars weekly for junior typists to over 120 for private secretaries, with higher pay for specialized skills. Telephone operator roles also fit this path.
A 1967 ABA piece explains handling counterfeit currency, urging prompt reporting to police or the Secret Service, and outlines guilt proof in passing cases. It then surveys careers in telephone switchboard work, and growth and pay in sales and skilled trades, with figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In a televised UN debate Arthur Goldberg asked for a 10 minute adjournment citing delicate reasons. Russia and Bulgaria pressed for explanation. The moment exposed Russia as a solemn host while Americans suspected a devious move. The assembly carried on.
Wisconsin visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Sampson of Hudson and their sons visited relatives in Riverside last week. Mrs John Ziegler of Lone Tree is staying with the Thomanns. Neighbors and relatives including the Garrott and Garrett families called at the Thomann home. Mrs Robert Rummelhart spent Memorial week in Oregon Illinois and Byron Illinois for a graduation. Virgil Scherrer Ruth visited from Kansas City with the Scherrer family. Kiene families enjoyed a picnic at Weed Park Muscatine and a drive to Wild Cat Den. Duane Gerot celebrated his fourth birthday with family and friends. Charles Sojka left for Fort Benjamin Harrison after an 18 day leave. Gale Dinner visited Cedar Rapids. Mike Miles and family moved to Iowa City. Miles had been superintendent at Highland for four years.
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