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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
4
Editorials reflect on prayer and parenting in modern times. Robson Riggs, youthful editor of the Ames Daily Tribune, spoke at the high school Publications Dinner, described as bright and up-to-date by the paper’s staff.
The piece reflects on changing attitudes across generations, noting the aged teachers who inspired insight, the vast influence of youth culture through media and products, and the author’s ongoing learning and enjoyment in journalism. A high school girl's complaint about narcotics and premarital sex films contrasts with a geometry movie, illustrating generational misperceptions.
A grateful family from Green Bay Wisconsin thanks a Washington Iowa police officer on duty at 5:00 am April 14 for aiding them during a rainy night travel emergency with four small children. The officer escorted them to a Standard station and ensured they could continue their journey as they remembered the hospitality of Washington Iowa.
A Mid Prairie second grade class toured Sunset Park's Log Cabin and the 100-year-old Dublin Store to learn life in Washington County a century ago. They thank the Washington County Historical Society DAR and Mr. Bill Robertson for guiding their learning and express hope other children can visit these sites.
A Washington Iowa printed Dear Abby column covers a small church conflict over a pastor's wife, moral debt questions about a daughter’s college loan, and a bride-to-be questioning fiancé involvement in gown selection. The page includes a 12 year old’s family quarrel plea and reader signatures from Fort Walton Beach Florida.
In a May 2 1969 bridge note from Evening Journal Washington Iowa the North dealer with 4 1 0 3 shaped hands sees South in four hearts after 1 pass 3 pass 4 and opening lead queen of spades. The article explains how a declarer can force success by inducing a defender misplay, winning the spade in dummy with the ace and returning the ten of hearts to pressure East into a mistake, potentially making the contract despite a 4 1 trump split and 4 2 diamond split.
Iowa business leaders urge a tax reform to restore the state's business climate after the 1967 tax hike. Proposals include repealing the 3 percent service tax on new construction and advertising. The legislature debates repeal while critics warn of deficit spending. Governor Ray backs repeal amid slow development and a stagnant population outlook.
A collection of breezy anecdotes and quips by L. M. Boyd. Topics include Helen Gurley Brown on perfume in bra, Pamela name play, heredity cousin marriage risks, voices and singing, Cal Fornia violet, Woodrow Wilson golf, infant walking, painters bursitis, name polls, a TV column Q and A, Mona Lisa theft recall, and quick quips about aging readers and domestic life.
A marriage license was issued to Robert Henry Frenier, 33, and Mariam Catherine Darce, 33, both of Iowa City. The license was issued on April 30.
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