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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1967
Page
4
Editorial ponder a childlike challenge in a light tone. The piece recalls playground dares and a newspaper ad to double dare readers with humor while questioning the meaning of bold challenges and courage.
A magazine exposes a margarine ingredient and analyzes political jokes as ineffective campaign tools. The piece argues jokes serve only to relieve tension, seldom persuade, and risk alienating the opposition while amusing one’s own side.
In Letters to the Journal May 22 1967 readers critique long single party rule in Washington County urging a strong two party system to curb graft and ensure accountability. Signers include Dennis Davisson Sonja Boyd Patty Gingerich Claudine Miller Shirleen Statler Pan Goschke Mid Prairie TeenDem Club and others.
Liquor sales in Iowa state stores show a five percent year over year gain for ten months ending April 30, totaling 48.2 million dollars. Western stores up 1.8 percent, eastern stores 8.1 percent, interior stores 5.3 percent, with Homer Adcock noting the overall increase.
A reader asks about nose surgery for a mocked teen daughter and Abby supports the operation to boost her self confidence. Another letter requests advice on announcing an engagement at a wedding and Abby cautions harmony with the bride. A mother confesses shouting at a slow child and Abby urges a medical check‑up for stress and nerves. A final note mocks a spouse’s haircare vanity and ends with Abby’s contact box and booklet offer.
Keota May 23 Fortnightly club gathered fourteen members at Mrs. Mary Statler home. President Mrs. Mary Henderson attended after months absence due to illness. Program led by Mrs. Ronnie Dill included a Florida trip commentary with photos. Each member shared a current event. Next meeting June 12 at Mrs. Joye DeLong home. Chapter AV TT met with Mrs. Cloyce Faris hosting and Mrs. Bill Henderson co-hostess. Gifts prepared for TTT camp attendees. Mary Lou Dann chosen to attend Eden Valley camp. Mrs. Lyle Palmer reported Cedar Rapids convention. next gathering a Lagos Acres picnic June 26 hosted by Mrs. Larry Anderson, Mrs. J. R. Helscher, and Mrs. Marion Stoutner.
The piece discusses the conflict between free speech and the need for limits. It cites time and place restrictions, defamation, obscenity, and sedition as areas where speech may be regulated. It notes courts allow narrow exceptions while urging minimal limits to preserve core freedom. Copyrighted from the 1967 American Bar Association.
Two Washington County natives receive promotions at the University of Iowa. George A. Chambers, assistant dean in the College of Education, becomes associate professor after earning degrees at the State College of Iowa and the U I. Norman F. Kallaus, chair of office management and business education, advances to professor in the College of Business Administration after long U I service and degrees from Iowa.
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