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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1966
Page
4
The Washington area tightens speed enforcement with a portable radar unit. Readers who speed face tickets, while those obeying the limits have no complaints. The editorial urges obedience to traffic laws and recalls a patrol demonstration on stopping distances.
A column argues that Washington speed limits are reasonable and enforceable. It notes stopping distances at 35 mph, the practicality of enforcement, and urges motorists to drive legally. It highlights occasional minor speed increases and remarks on ticketing and public attitudes toward policing.
Dear Abby advises forgiveness for a teen and mother after a diary incident. She suggests private venting on scratch paper and explains private thoughts are not a crime. The column also answers questions about rude TV visits and nosy neighbors, urging discreet vision and simple shade use.
A Christian Social Action Workshop in Kalona and Wellman on March 20 addresses Dropouts and Early Marriage Church and State Viet Nam Economic Opportunity Human Rights Alcoholism and Gambling. Speakers include Rev. Raymond Spoerri Dean Plumer Donald Wine Gordon Nelson and Rev. S J Hahn. Sessions begin 2 pm in Kalona and 7 pm in Wellman with a worship and meditation agenda.
The family of Mrs. Harry Kleese gathers in Chester for her 88th birthday on March 10 with decorations and homemade ice cream. Attendees include Lloyd Bauer Eldon Bauer C E Griffith and Frank Kleese. Mrs Kleese attended church the day before and Cub Scout den activities noted along with other local notices and a pet show fund.
The Washington Evening Journal based in 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 and Howard Hazen production supervisor. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and marks entry as second class matter under a 1879 act.
Crawfordsville reports Robert Schnoebelen is recovering satisfactorily from injuries in a tractor accident. He is listed as a patient at Washington County Hospital.
A dense listing of area professionals including attorneys at law doctors and dentists. Notable entries include LOUIS J. KEHOE attorney at Jeffry building contact 653 399. MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD at 211 W Washington St. DR M L TWEETON 108 No Marion closed Wednesday. DR P L ETTTER osteopathic physician with 53 3303. JOHN W LEMMON D D eye care 527 S Iowa 653 2987. DR L B EICHER dentist 301 S Iowa 653 4451.
Television schedule fragment listing many shows across networks for Friday March 18 to Monday March 21. Includes Hogan’s Heroes Gomer Pyle Bewitched Bonanza Gunsmoke The Jetsons Batman Beany & Cecil The FBI News Weather College Bowl and multiple daytime soap operas with times and channels.
New York hospitals recorded more than 800 babies born drug addicts last year as Commissioner Yerby cited at a medical conference. He said addiction came from mothers using narcotics and transmission through blood, with 20 percent receiving no treatment and 50 percent dying per Health Department findings by Dr. Felicia Oliver-Smith.
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