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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
3
Commentary stresses living in Christ through transforming faith and redemption. It critiques a boastful sales line about guarantee and warns that wearing a halo too tight can burden others. The piece blends scripture with humorous observations on belief, trust, and social perception.
A Ontario Department of Transportation test fitted two identical cars to record a 1000 mile trip. One driver pushed for speed. the other drove safely with flow. The speed demon finished 31 minutes ahead, averaging under 50 mph, with 1339 brakes and 2004 cars passed. The slow driver finished 20 hours 43 minutes, and a club test showed 16 hours 52 minutes for fast vs 21 minutes longer for slow. Both showed higher fuel use and wear for the fast driver. The moral is clear: speed saves little time and costs more.
A British study notes work horses beat trucks in city deliveries for cost and longevity. Initial investment and upkeep are lower, with horses averaging 14 years service versus 7 for trucks. London breweries and milk distributors are re adopting horses for short haul deliveries.
A consulting firm found Medicaid claims in Iowa run about 80 000 monthly, far above the anticipated 50 000. The report warns Medicaid will have a larger impact than Medicare and urges system improvements for processing increases. The piece also notes progress on Good Samaritan legislation and a dispute over attorney fees in an asphalt price fixing case.
Nellie Wittmer Wayland reports the Gerig reunion held Sunday June 9 in Fellowship Hall Sugar Creek with 127 attendees from Wayland Morton Virginia Boshart Iowa City Denver Denver Olive Wyse Goshen Owen Roth West Liberty and other families. A basket dinner followed by visiting and group greetings.
A quirky collage of advice and humor from Miss Jacque Mercer and assorted trivia. Tips for beauty pageant prep urge bold posture and smiles, while columns joke about drinkers, coffee grounds as mulch, a Los Angeles barmaid with many husbands, meteorite quantities, and a pretend chicken baseball league. Notable Q&A on rhododendron versus azalea, social quirks, and a grim note on carbon monoxide dangers.
The article presents a Becker column example on dummy play. It explains reading tricks, adjusting to trumps, and handling diamond division to ensure a six spade slam by careful diamond cashing and finesse. It emphasizes leading king first and precise diamond plays to counter 4-1 splits.
Officers of the United Methodist Men of Columbus City and Columbus Junction will be recognized Sunday morning. The new president is Robert Hedemann who succeeds Ernest Kilpatrick.
Keota June 11 local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Jim Humphries and family of Humboldt visiting Mrs. Lucille Royce. Others visiting include the Bowers at Lester Bowers home in New Glarus and a Dells tour, Carris at the Clark Johnston home in Fairfield, Donahue party from Slidell, La. with Conklins, a Miller family reunion at Washington, and various social visits and card games at local homes.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors and staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director and Charles Morris as News Editor. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under a 1879 act. Local press associations are noted.
In Deauville France the United States bridge team rose to third place as Italy and Canada fell back with losses to Chile and Australia respectively. The United States beat the Netherlands 13 to 7, placing them near halfway in the World Championship. The top four advance to the semi finals. The U S women’s team sits fifth in the distaff tournament, trailing leaders by 20 points.
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