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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1968
Page
4
Includes holiday reflections and reader submissions about Christmas wishes Halloween callers and a humorous note on a class project painting a witch. Also recounts the origins of bowling from ancient Germany and a poem-like anecdote about a newspaper delivery father.
A Washington letter to the editor criticizes media coverage of wrestling at the Mexico City Olympics. It notes two Iowa wrestlers, one placing fourth and one seventh, yet complains of scarce reporting in newspapers and on TV despite wrestling being a foundational Olympic sport.
Des Moines reports the Iowa US Senate race between Republican David Stanley and Democrat Harold Hughes as the costliest statewide campaign in state history. Candidates spar over spending, with estimates ranging from four hundred thousand to half a million dollars, while each cites secrecy and internal committee funding.
Democratic chair Clark Rasmussen and Republican head Jack Warren say organizing minds shape Tuesday's election. Democrats push door-to-door canvassing with 10 000 workers and mobile registration, while Republicans rely on telephone outreach and free rides to polls. Both parties emphasize in advance voter identification and turnout to win.
Soil sampling results speeded as Iowa State University and Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier announce a computerized fertilizer recommendation procedure. Reports reach farmers 7 to 10 days after mailing a soil sample. A new crop and soil information form accompanies samples, with a pamphlet Understanding Your Soil Test Report explaining the new report and how to tailor recommendations to carryover manure legumes and yield goals.
Zodiac designs and bright paisley prints enliven fall wear alongside the Apache scarf for men. Enamel cuff links, wrap-around designs, bar items, square-faced watches with gold chains, and Oriental influenced sleepwear mark the season. Velvet knickers by Renoma of Paris in taupe velvet with satin trim appear with knee-high boots, echoing Paris debut.
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