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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
4
The Washington Journal prints reflections on discernment in news, a note on bridge coverage from Deauville, and satire on diet and government control. It contrasts reader interest with editorial decisions, laments dietary complacency, and captures mid century car culture and urban noise through vivid street imagery. Italy won.
Bettina Gorton, wife of Australian prime minister John Gorton, revisits her Bangor childhood after 35 years away. She recalls the house’s decay, local high school friends, and her Australian accent while sidestepping politics. She hopes to return with her husband for a longer visit, preferably in warmer weather.
A column by L. M. Boyd surveys opium use in early America, noting legal narcotics, common addicts in rooming houses near rail depots, a 400 in 100,000 rate, and social habits from patent medicines to saddle tramps and dancers. It touches on vanity, age, and odd trivia from diverse topics.
Kenneth Holmes remains a patient at Veterans hospital in Iowa City after a weeklong stay. Visits from Mt. Pleasant relatives, Coralville, and Keota attendees are noted. A John Davis descendant reunion occurred at the Keota Methodist church with 29 present from several states and towns. J R Marr and Thomas D Marr Jr. were reelected hosts for the next year.
A discussion on whether veterans deserve job breaks in civil service. Courts balance fairness, with rulings against blanket favoritism and in favor of modest, merit based advantages. Examples include police favoritism being struck down and fireman or federal shipyard cases allowing veteran edge if qualified. (ce) 1968 American Bar Association
Pvt Michael York of the U S Army service number 54930430 is listed with HHC USAEOCR at Fort Belvoir Virginia 22060 in this personnel record.
In a suited play example from a Masters Championship hand, South counts winners to maximize ruffing in both hands. He wins diamonds with the ace, ruffs diamonds, and cashes A K clubs, then ruffs again, eventually securing nine or ten tricks despite West’s trumps. West is endplayed thrice as declarer navigates the spade and heart sequence.
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