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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal highlights gratitude and a vivid portrait of a policeman. It notes the Salvation Army band concert and the feats of organizing, then profiles police as a composite of saints and sinners, detailing the impossible demands and sacrifices of the role.
The Czech effort to lift censorship marks the freest press since 1948, alarming East Germany and the Soviet Union. The shift aids reformist leader Alexander Dubcek while Antonin Novotny faces blame for economic stagnation and for resisting liberal change. Novotny lost party leadership on January 5, signaling a broader transformation in Czechoslovakia.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pulver hosted dinner guests for Frank s 81st birthday. Katherine and Doug Parker of Tipton visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Doyle Palmer, with other relatives including Tom Luann Palmer and Doug s birthday celebrated with cake and ice cream. Bill Neal joins the U S Air Force set to depart March 19 for Lackland AFB. Various relatives from Keota Fairfield Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Tipton visited Warren and Ruth Carris and family.
Keota TTT presents its ninth annual Spring Store Show at Keota High School on Tuesday evening with children's styles modeled by local students. Commentary from Lewis Store of Wellman and Sieverts of Washington highlighted formal, casual, and sports wear amid color and stripe variety. Intermission featured Swing Group performances with piano and drums, tea service followed by St Patrick themed decor and pourers.
A curio column surveys odd beliefs and trivial stats about appearances, fights, hair, and behaviors. It cites camera tricks, palmistry, and lighthearted Q&A on topics from fashion to cattle drives, polled habits, and urban miscellany.
The article discusses how courts handle modesty when witnesses testify in sensitive cases. It weighs options like clearing the courtroom, using a doctor for testimony, or having the witness write words, noting none are perfect. Trial judges wield discretion to balance public trial rights with witness modesty. Texarkana, on the Texas-Arkansas border, is noted for two separate municipal governments.
World Book Lore notes that Andrew Johnson, 17th U S president, did not learn to write until after marriage, a fact attributed to his wife teaching him.
In a three notrump contract after a spade lead, the winning line is to win the opening lead in dummy and finessing clubs by playing a low club toward the jack. This yields four club tricks whether East has the queen or not, and works with 4-2 splits as well as 3-3. It provides two chances to make the contract vs only one if starting with heart or club ace king.
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