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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

4

Court House History Stirs Washington County

Washington County residents heard a 30 minute talk by Mrs. Richard Fisher recounting the county court house’s building history from the first frame structure to the present neo Gothic tower, with quotations from early editors highlighting that country journalism has declined since those days.

Richard Oneila) Fisher West Chester Washington County Court House

Glesnes Return to University Housing After Half Century

Robert Glesne, now 22 and a medical student, and his newlywed wife Lynn moved into the same barracks-style University of Iowa apartment his parents inhabited in the 1940s. The couple, aged 66.50 in rent, found the space unchanged, echoing memories of postwar housing for married students. The move, initially a joke, became permanent as they settled in June, appreciating the same layout and neighbors Robert recalls from childhood. His mother remained nearby to supervise, while discussions about replacing aging barracks continue.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI Robert Glesne University” of Iowa Robert University Hospital University of Iowa Lynn Stadium Park

Sculpting relevance in evidence and trial rules

A 1966 American Bar Association piece likens evidence rulings to sculpting, trimming surplus facts to reveal core issues. It warns judges and witnesses alike against irrelevant or prejudicial details that clutter cases such as murder, theft, or abduction, urging concise, topic-focused testimony.

Abraham Lincoln American Bar Association

Drawing Trumps in Contract Bridge By Case Analysis

South dealer faces the dilemma of drawing trumps in a suit contract. The article analyzes a hand where West leads spades and declarer ruffs the third spade. By delaying trump drawing and using a club tactic, declarer can establish a tenth trick and neutralize West’s trumps, showing case by case judgment over generic rules.

Declarer West South King Res Syndicate, Inc

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations brief

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists 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. It notes publication schedule and postal classification with United Press leased wire and press associations affiliations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa

FCC Watchdog Pressures TV Networks Over Public Interest

Washington report outlines FCC's role as guardian of airwaves with 1500 staff. Chairman E William Henry argues for public service over ratings, criticizes mass programming, and envisions subsidized cultural fare. CATV growth, pay TV impact, and future satellite TV projected.

MTV Henry Hartford Conn The FCC Washington

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