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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
4
The Washington uy Evening Journal muse on June 1968 topics. It muses on weddings anniversaries and their various lists noting eighth anniversary as electrical appliance. It includes a letter from Dale Engle opposing firearm registration and a rebuttal about ownership and theft recovery stressing the value of registration for identifying rightful owners.
Dale Engle argues against gun registration in Washington Iowa letters to the editor. He cites studies and crime data, defends Second Amendment rights, contrasts firearm rules with auto regulations, and criticizes the Dodd Celler bill while praising the NRA and warning against overregulation.
Washington Iowa June 13 1968 brief from the Evening Journal notes local happenings and headlines of the day. The item highlights civic events and community notices without specific details.
An exhibit at a 1965 Dallas science fair linked a teletype to Washington, answering 100 ocean questions for students. A new book, Questions About the Oceans, explains ocean science, ice melt effects, sea level rise, blue water, salinity, and sea floor features with facts from Harold W. Dubach and Robert W. Taber.
A husband jailed for contempt over unpaid alimony argues constitutional protections. The court upholds the sentence, distinguishing debt from personal obligation from marriage. It notes imprisonment risks depriving funds for daily needs and emphasizes only defiance justifies jail. Published by the ABA in 1968.
The Starliners 4-H Club gathered at Ann Gebhardt's home following a tour of Marshall's Furniture Store. Members sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic in tribute to the late Robert F. Kennedy. Demonstrations covered terrarium making, antiquing furniture, and sanding aids with pledges led by Ann Widmer and Debbie Tyer. refreshments were served.
A miscellany by L M Boyd blends cultural curiosities and light anecdotes. West African witch doctors relay messages to the dead via trusted locals while other quirks reference marriage trends, TV personalities, product cautions, and regional language terms. The column closes inviting reader curiosities to be sent to Boyd in Seattle.
In a four hearts contract, South must decide on a trump finesse after a diamond lead. Declarer cashes A K spades, ruffs diamonds, and leads a trump toward the king jack. If the trump finesse succeeds, ten tricks assured. if not, danger of defeat remains.
After eight rounds in Deauville France the United States men sit seventh as Italy leads the Open standings with 134 points. The U S women trail in sixth with 42 Victory Points as Italy, Philippines and South Africa hold early top spots in the women’s division.
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