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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
4
An editorial condemns DDT after decades of use, noting fly immunity, environmental harm, and health risks. It cites Wisconsin hearings on a potential ban and quotes officials warning that DDT contaminates wildlife and humans, urging a move to safer alternatives.
An early warning on DDT's dangers from Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and its growing alarm in Congress and HEW. Senators Nelson and Podell seek inter state sale bans while a federal study group weighs environmental health risks from pesticide persistence and accumulation.
Members of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs toured Washington County on a historical heritage trail visit. They visited the log house once tied to Alexander Young, Sunset Park, Grace Hill Moravian settlement and cemetery, and the Dublin Store with its century old items and upstairs meeting space. Guides offer arranging group visits.
A look at the executive mansion shows the White House as a national shrine home and office building with 132 rooms. Chief Usher Rex W. Scouten oversees a 72-member household staff plus police and part time workers.
A widow's will leaves her clothing and trunk to a neighbor, but a court later rules jewels inside the trunk pass to surviving relatives. The case shows how phrases like now or everything in my box affect meaning. Courts often interpret will language by the decedent's death timing and intent rather than present contents.
John Lewis Christner Chevrolet Marion Marshall Koehler Pontiac William Joseph Potter Pontiac John H Allard Pontiac Dean Curtis Ez Kamper Travel Trailer Sandra or Steve Brock Chevrolet Peter N Rich Chevrolet Truck Melvin or Ira Stigers Dodge Truck Don Smith or Bina Hamilton Chevrolet Paul or Mildred TeBockhurst Rambler James Ardell Redlinger Chevrolet Truck
The Washington Evening Journal lists editors and staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays and lists professional associations and a brief circulation price range.
A collage of lighthearted quirks including fashion hints about baby doll nighties and silk gowns, trivia on blondes and beards, a Western California DMV entry, a China marriage stat, a playful Love and War man remark, and jokes about printers, cold beer, vowels, and a dog with a big personality.
In Kalona on May 17 the Wizard of Oz musical comedy drawn from a script by Rev. John D. Woodin, with Mrs. Woodin directing and Mrs. Richard Adams as accompanist, drew large crowds at United Christian and Baptist church. Cast included Youth Fellowship, Junior Choir, Deanna Yoder, Dick Ehrenfelt, Bryan Fry, Judy Zinn, and others. Munchkins soloists were Jimmy Woodin, Sharon Wright, Paul Baumert. many chorus members named. The group was invited to Kalona Community Club on May 26 with plans for more local appearances. Ka-Hi Camp Fire girls met May 15 at the City Park. Mother’s Day cakes were made for mothers. June 2 head ceremonial planned. May 24 poppy sale for Legion Auxiliary, at Grady building at 9 am. they will not attend Rebekah convention May 24 due to conflicts. Dairy Sweet treated leaders at meeting end.
West opens with four clubs and wins a trump trick he did not expect. South wins the ace of diamonds, cashes AK and leads diamonds to set up discards. A heart or spade return would give entry to dummy, allowing six diamonds to succeed. South's unusual trump play proves to be a Greek gift for West.
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