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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
4
A front page of editorials discusses highway safety and emergency call boxes on Interstates. It contrasts modern high speed roads with stalled motorists, supports quick installation of automatic radio alarm boxes, and urges vigilance against misuse. It also critiques Congress for cutting funding to a mantle drilling project while funding other programs.
Coe College students celebrated Flunk Day with a minor disruption when a student was arrested for illegal firecrackers. The judge suspended a 30 day jail term, requiring five eight hour days of work at the college instead, commending the judge for a sensible, campus minded penalty.
A Dear Abby column appeases readers with notes about neighbors confusing a live‑in arrangement with improper conduct, a co worker mispricing gifts, and a grandmother’s concern over grandchildren’ dress. Abby counsels clear, tactful responses and suggests addressing theft directly.
The Reverend Max Diemer, missionary to New Guinea, will address Immanuel Lutheran on Sunday May 22 during the 10 am worship hour. On furlough for one year, he and his family reside in Waverly Iowa. He has completed two terms in New Guinea and recently did evangelistic work at Lae. Diemer was born in New Auburn Minnesota and educated at Alpha Wartburg College and Wartburg Seminary. Slides of his work will be shown after worship at an informal reception.
Sen. John M. Ely Jr. proposed establishing a jail supervision office under the state board of control with two regional supervisors. The plan would inspect every county and municipal jail at least four times yearly, issue reports with improvement recommendations, and allow the division of corrections to withhold jail usage if standards are not met. The measure includes training, architectural review, equipment procurement, and annual jail statistics reporting.
Riverside visitors and dinner guests are listed with Oak Park Illinois and Solon families. Frank Coburn Uncle Elmer remembered. Eileen Havel performs. St Marys PTA reports 19 members and new officers for 1967. school picnic planned for Iowa City park. multiple area families visit and undergo local events. end of year trips delayed by weather.
In a national pair championship a Little Old Lady pair unsettles expert declarer South by misdirecting play after an offbeat lead. The director ruled, then the ladies exploited the situation to salvage an edge while South collapses in four spades. The tale warns players to beware of unexpected opponents at the table.
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