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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1967
Page
4
The editorial notes a Wisconsin court victory ending the ban on colored margarine, marking a shift in dairy and urban consumer habits. It recalls oleomargarine battles, the rise of soy-based margarine, and changes in how people describe the product, with references to Iowa and broader dairy state trends.
Des Moines Senator William Denman urges creating ethics standing committees in each Iowa House and Senate as part of a broader push for a citizen dominated ethics commission. A 21 member panel including Lt. Gov and 12 citizens would study legislature operations, with a report due by January 1, 1969 and $15,000 appropriated for funding.
The YMCA hosts its annual World Service Carnival this Saturday evening May 20 from 6 to 9. About 20 booths offer activities and prizes with no booth fees. Tickets are bought at the main desk and ticket stubs may win door prizes. A clothes sale in the quiet room will liquidate lost items. Two folk singing and skit programs are planned, 8 to 9 p.m. for all ages and 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. for a high school special titled SomeSING Special.
Authorities in Marshalltown and several other Iowa cities report hundreds of dollars in counterfeit $20 bills over the weekend. The bogus notes share the serial number J 20066122 A and were passed in Marshalltown Ames Toledo and Coralville with indications of other towns affected.
Cedar Rapids Community Theater will stage Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon for a six week run at the Little Theatre starting May 25. Performances are Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays through June with unprecedented non musical play length for the venue. Reservations available via Mrs Glenn Chadima or by mail order to Barefoot in the Park Community Theater Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with a check and SASE.
The Iowa Senate rejected a bill to require small counties to reimburse sheriffs for the actual cost of feeding jail prisoners. The 27 vote fell four short of the 31 needed. Republican Sen. Robert Rigler led the opposition, arguing the current system works and would cost more tax money. Democratic Sen. John Ely defended equity and alleged some sheriffs skimmed meals.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.
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