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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
4
A driver stranded with a failing engine on an Iowa interstate near Grinnell recalls waiting amidst passing traffic and reliance on a timely Iowa Highway Patrol response. Patrolman C. F. Clerkin arrived with assistance, arranging a tow to a Grinnell garage and earning lasting gratitude for his competence and courtesy.
The American Littoral Society wrapped up its fifth annual meeting at Highlands New Jersey headquarters. The six year old group with 2000 members includes ocean and freshwater enthusiasts, shell collectors and divers. They noted only six states have an official fish, urging broader state symbolism beyond trees flowers and birds.
The Washington Evening Journal publishes in Washington Iowa with staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. The paper notes afternoon publication except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and entered as second class matter under March 3 1879. Subscription rates appear for Iowa and outside Iowa with weekly and monthly terms.
UPI report urges Americans to vaccinate before international trips. WHO notes a cholera outbreak across 20 countries and risks of plague smallpox typhoid yellow fever and typhus. The Public Health Service recommends vaccines for cholera yellow fever typhoid paratyphoid tetanus diphtheria polio and malaria precautions.
In the 1964 World Bridge Olympiad SwissNorth lead king of clubs against the United States North South. Arthur Robinson and Robert Jordan crafted a precise defense to thwart the contract, turning the deal into a dramatic one trick defeat. An exact tie occurred at the other table as both sides reached four spades.
A 17 year old, tall and pale, fled after a collision and was detained by police on Halloween. A detective searched him, found only snub-nosed cigarettes, and he was handcuffed. The narrator recalls a tense moment of youth, misjudgment, and eventual humor in reflecting on teenage missteps and growth.
Crawfordsville hosts recount alumni from the Class of 1942 at a Saturday Alumni Banquet. Guests included former teachers and classmates, with red carnations and a 25th anniversary cake. News notes Marilyn Rose and Tom White graduation, Robin Lynn birth, and a Braden Club meeting.
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