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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
4
Editorial reflects on religious refuge and perceived miracles of protection, then humor about doctor waiting rooms and a quip attributed to Justice Felix Frankfurter about marriage and federal law. Mentions Supreme Court limits on officiating marriages and the nature of authority.
Two Princeton Theological Seminary students touring with a choir in Washington discuss career prospects. Despite strong education and promise, they doubt pastoral life due to the demanding training, long hours, and inadequate pay.
Nagurski of Minnesota and Chicago Bears fame, once among football’s best, turns 61 this fall. He racked 4031 rushing yards on 872 carries in eight Bears seasons, quitting pro football after a money dispute with George Halas over a $3,000 salary. Also noted is a mother with three teenage daughters who assigns Sunday breakfast to the last arriver on Saturday nights.
A symposium by the American Medical Association warns environmental noise is rising and will worsen. Experts project air traffic volume to triple by 1975 and sonic booms from supersonic planes. Memphis notes strict anti noise ordinances begun 30 years ago, suggesting wider adoption as noise grows.
A married couple faces a conflict over constant music in the home with different tastes and busy listening. The wife seeks guidance on whether the issue signals a larger problem and how to address it with her considerate but music-obsessed husband.
Lake Okoboji hearings cite a Des Moines woman who died after taking 127 sleeping pills and a man who used multiple doctors and bercodan prescriptions. Sen Gaudineer urges tighter drug supervision, audits, and a Florida style centralized computer to track prescriptions across providers, suggesting a $3500 monthly rental if needed.
A humorous Vignettes style page notes tests for military leadership, random quotes on heredity, math problems, social observations, and a bit of advice on girdles. It mentions a doctor named Bonebrake in Kellogg Idaho and cites data like the average age of workers at 39. It frames scattered items as curiosities and anecdotes with a light tone.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon and news editor Charles Morris. It notes advertising, production and local staff roles and mentions affiliations with press associations and wire services.
South opens as vulnerable over East three hearts. Hands and suggested replies include 1 Pass 2 Double 3 Pass and 4 Three notrump, with rationale on when to double takeout, pass for safety, or seek a three notrump contract based on expected defense and partner responsiveness.
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