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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
4
The editorial column argues group entries in Ridiculous Day should win more money than individuals, noting practical effort and community impact. It also highlights Valley high school student Greg Zupan setting a 25 hour non stop clarinet record and a medical professor advocating bath time singing, humorously challenging modern routines.
Washington area parents should be most grateful for the Municipal Swimming Pool and for the efficient manner in which it is managed by a group of young adults.
A subcommittee proposes creating a Legislative Council to absorb duties from the Budget and Financial Control, Legislative Research, and other committees. Interims would be appointed, public comment invited at five regional meetings, and executive session appointments possible in the Senate. Public input sought before final draft.
Abigail Van Buren writes about a drama school rejection and parental pressure, then an Oklahoma pool incident praise for lifeguards, and a reader’s advice on personal finances. The section shifts to a state legislature subcommittee’s recommendations for committee structure, legislative process, and fiscal notes, outlining a six member Legislative Council and expanded standing committees.
In a bridge analysis, South opens with a heart, North replies two hearts, and the auction goes to four spades. West uses the bidding to infer heart length and leads ace and heart to set the contract, while a simpler four heart bid might have made it. The piece notes signaling risks and defense utilities.
Keota VFW officers named Daryl Baughman as Commander and others in new posts. The World Bridge Olympiad semi finals in Deauville pitted Italy, U S A, Canada and Netherlands. The U S team Roth Root Kaplan Kay Jordan Robinson won their preliminary, with finals against Italy set for next week over 64 hands.
Five members of the Keota VFW Auxiliary visited the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville on Tuesday and delivered 56% dozen cookies. They served brownies and cupcakes with coffee to patients, while the post and auxiliary sponsored the evening dance.
John William Shanks of 1126 E. Washington paid a 25 dollar fine in justice of the peace court for illegal possession of beer as a minor. He was arrested by sheriff s officers. Marriage license issued to Darrell Lee Treece and Jean Marie Voight in Cedar Rapids Washington County Clerk of Court office.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa dated Friday June 21 1968 lists staff roles with editor David Elder and business manager, advertising director William Shannon, and production supervisor Howard Hazen. The paper notes afternoon publication except Sundays and certain holidays and includes associations and mailing details.
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