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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1968

Page

4

Where to buy or travel with a dog gets library airing

The Washington Evening Journal notes two Gaines Dog Food Company booklets offering nationwide lists of kennels for buying or boarding dogs and a guide to pet friendly motels. It suggests the local public library may best preserve these publications and advises readers to research before traveling with pets.

Gaines Dog Food Company United States Herrlich Keota Towser Iowa Holiday Inns

Hughes urged as Iowa favorite son at national convention

Iowa Democrats weigh Harold Hughes as a favorite son candidate to enhance Iowa influence at the Chicago convention. The plan echoes 1960 dynamics with Herschel Loveless, though support is split as some back Kennedy or McCarthy, while others oppose. Caucus battles loom over delegate selections, notably in West Des Moines with Rasmussen and Beardsley clashing.

Des Moines IDPA Harold E. Hughes Iowa Chicago Hughes Herschel Loveless Jack Kennedy Loveless Robert Kennedy Eugene McCarthy Clark Rasmussen West Des Moines Rasmussen Harry W. Beardsley Beardsley Johnson Man Hultman Pennsylvania William Scranton Barry Goldwater U. S. Senate Senate Bourke B. Hickenlooper Jack Miller Hickenlooper Miller Sen Harold Hughes James Bramwell Cedar Rapids William Plymar David

Iowa hires data firm to ease Medicaid claims backlog

DES MOINES IDPA reports Iowa will bring in a data processing consultant to speed Medicaid claims for seniors and the medically indigent. About 26 000 backlogged claims, some dating to program start, may take up to 60 days to clear as Blue Cross Blue Shield processes 306 000 of 389 000 filed. Officials acknowledge delays due to tape timing, system upgrades, and claim “kickouts” but expect improvements and a top national system.

DES Moines IDPA Blue Cross Blue Shield Maurice A. Hermon Iowa Harmon Marvin R. Seiden, Jr Guy Selden

Declarer’s squeeze secures ten tricks in 38NT contract

In a top master game, South opens 38NT after a 2NT pass sequence. West leads diamond queen, East signals no diamonds or king of spades, declarer ducks, repeats, and executes two heart finesses. South then leads diamonds to a squeeze, discarding carefully, and wins remaining tricks. East cannot discard effectively. South makes four notrump.

Declarer West East South Dummy Notrump Es Syndicate, Inc

The Waitress Walks 14 Miles Every Day

A column of light anecdotes and trivia from the March 19, 1968 issue, noting waitresses walk about 14 miles daily on average while secretaries average 5 miles. It mixes humor about clothes, famous quotes, and social quirks with brief questions and answers about soap operas, weather, and notable individuals.

Bill Ethel Waters Cab Calloway Ted Kohler Harold Arlen

Land That I Love shown at Iowa Mennonite School

Eben McMillan will present the last Audubon film Land That I Love on March 23 at 8 p.m. at the Iowa Mennonite School near Kalona. The program highlights grassy prairie landscapes and native wildlife of the region.

Eben McMillan Iowa

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