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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

8

Retraction over telephone magazine scam script revealed

The The Yonse Evening Journal retracts calling a subscriber's phone request a fraud after confirming a Keystone Readers Service solicitation by William Reid. It presents the exact script and contract used to obtain magazines, noting no fraud intent while offering readers the chance to judge any misrepresentation.

Wm. T. Reid, Jr Keystone Readers Service Mr. Reid Keystone Reader’s Service Keystone

Keystone Readers Service Contract Guarantee

A dated copy shows a subscription offer for five magazines at 4.50 monthly for 30 months with a 6,000 cash bond claim. Side two promises delivery within 30 to 60 days and assurance of continued magazines though first payment may occur before receiving all copies.

O. K Taw Keystone Reader’s Service Abby Harry

Dear Abby column letters reveal ring swap and nursing home visit

Abigail Van Buren addresses three reader questions from a service member about a fiancée swapping a diamond ring for a nicer one and an Australian dancer widow’s costly lessons. A 13-year-old scout reports bringing joy to nursing home residents, noting the elderly value companionship and homemade flowers.

Abby States

Yeon Abby Urges Nursing Home Visits Harsh Words From Teen

A column invites readers to visit local nursing homes noting each resident is someone’s grandparent. It features a Teenage advocate’s confidential message from Hartford and a call to write to Abby in Los Angeles for a personal reply or booklet for one dollar.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

British French clash ends in tie in 1962 European bridge

In the European championship match between Great Britain and France, North-South reached four spades. Peter Swinnerton-Dyer and Ken Barbour defended with precise discards and ruffs to force a tied result as the second table mirrored the outcome.

Great Britain France Peter Swinnerton-Dyer Ken Barbour West King Declarer East South Res Syndicate, Inc

Bachelor marries at age of 127

Bearded Syed Shah Hussain Sanyasi from Liaquatabad Pakistan marries at 127 years old claiming belief in lifelong devotion. The groom says the union marks a spiritual bond beyond age, while family members note the ceremony followed local customs and attracted local attention.

Liaquatabad Pakistan UPI Syed Shah Hussain Sanyasi

Hopeful union as 127 year old Sanyasi marries 38 year old divorcee

Sanyasi reputed to be 127 years old ends a long bachelorhood by marrying Kaniz Fatima, a 38 year old divorcee. The ceremony, held at the bride's home and led by a priest, draws large crowds. The groom wears a scarlet turban and white robe as the couple leaves for home.

Sanyasi Kaniz Fatima

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