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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

5

Stephens speaks at Lions Club dinner in Crawfordsville

Senator Richard Stephens addressed 31 Lions Club members and guest Roll Davis at a Crawfordsville dinner. The event featured committee helpers, birthday mentions, and plans for a Pony Show on July 22 and the Corn and Bean contest.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Richard Stephens Lions Club Roll Davis Kenneth Rhea Dick Kaufman Wayne Davis Jerilyn Davis Stephens Lions Nick Achen Si Finke Bill Bernau Bob Wilcox Earl Walker Darrell Egli Ray McAllister Clarence Hering West Burlington Kenneth Beenblossom Mr. Beenblossom Carolyn Carla Julie Finke Joette Jackie Ray Huff Spring Run United Methodist Mt. Pleasant Wayland Winfield New London Wilbert Graber Grabers Spain Todd Lowe Don Lowe Lyle Lowe Larry Todd Ryan Neal Roth Ronnie Roth Troy al Yoder Chris North Liberty Lee Eisele

McGovern Optimistic on Eve of Key Primaries

Senator George S. McGovern forecasts better results than expected in Michigan and Maryland as primaries approach. He campaigns in Lansing and Baltimore while Wallace presses Maryland hopefuls with momentum from recent gains and new Democratic rules.

United Press International George S. McGovern Michigan Maryland Alabama George C. Wallace McGovern Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey California Nixon New York Jacob K. Javits U.S Vietnam Lansing Mich Columbia Montgomery Baltimore Tennessee Volunteer State

Jock Cowie Misses Anniversary Ad in Paper

In Gillingham England Mrs. Nell Cowie placed a cheeky anniversary ad for her husband Jock to jog his memory. The 30th anniversary note asked him to recall the date or risk missing the milestone again, and the husband reportedly failed to notice the ad.

Gillingham England UPI Jock Cowie

Democrats Open 1972 Platform Talks Sharply Criticize Nixon

Democrats began drafting their 1972 platform with sharp critique of Nixon policies. Leaders like Lawrence F. O'Brien and William Proxmire urged broad public input and highlighted the economy as the top issue. Neustadt announced 15 hearings in 12 cities beginning May 30 with a mailed platform to delegates before the July 10 Miami Beach convention. AFL CIO president Meany pressed for busing to end segregation and a yearly $3,000 subsidy for poverty, plus full employment and an employer of last resort.

Washington UPI Nixon Lawrence F. O'Brien William Proxmire D-Wis Congress Joint Economic Committee Proxmire George Wallace George McGovern Hubert Humphrey Richard E. Neustadt Harvard University Neustadt Boston Miami Beach Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Democratic Platform Committee

Tex the rare Cataboula Leopard cow hog dog arrives in Iowa

A rare Cataboula Leopard breed dog named Tex arrived from Paris Texas to Duane Olsen of Treynor Iowa. Tex is friendly smart and well trained for livestock work. One other Iowa dog of the breed belongs to Duane’s brother in Minden with only two in the state.

Tex Paris Duane Olsen Treynor Iowa Duane Minden

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