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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
4
The May 6 1968 Evening Journal highlights Indiana's presidential primary climate with Bobby Kennedy's vast campaign push and George Wallace's economical approach. It notes 60 trunk lines, two hotel floors for Kennedy HQ, and wary reactions among voters and officials as Democratic contenders vie for influence.
A reader complains about a misprint FISH NOISE in a newspaper item and mocks the term moise bladder and walls maker. The note teases the editor, then shifts to travel anecdotes visiting St John St Thomas and Puerto Rico with details on transport, beaches, jeeps, and the National Park.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters on neighbor noise child care and name changes. A reader asks about reporting a disturbed mother and potential danger to children. Abby suggests friendly outreach then legal help if needed. Other letters consider name pronunciation and public displays at weddings and the inappropriateness of a Hollywood kiss at a church ceremony.
The Gingerich family describes a four day trip from San Juan to the Virgin Islands by De Havilland plane. They visit St Thomas near Charlotte Amalie, note tax free ports and beaches, and reflect on meetings with friends, church work in Puerto Rico, and the broader view of life outside the United States.
The article recalls two Amsterdam 1966 World Pair Championship hands showing lead-directing bids. East opened three hearts and then five clubs to force a club lead, leading to a down score for South. A Netherlands pair later bid and defended with clubs and spades, the spades contract also going down.
A fragmented column surveys social quirks from old Siam s practice of assigning husbands to single women over 30 to various idiosyncrasies across American life. It notes trends like more marriages, rising book output, and shifting dental health, peppered with jokes and short Q A bits.
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