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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1968
Page
4
The Washington county vote on the Iowa Supreme Court judge retention shows 4800 voters favored keeping Clay LeGrand while about 1700 opposed. The piece argues most voters lack knowledge of judges and urges restraint until a proven misfit is evident.
A seasonal reflection notes how fast the year ends with holidays ahead. The author urges readers to finish yard work before winter slows routines and to brace for the upcoming busy stretch of holidays and events.
The Queen Elizabeth departs Southampton for New York and will end in Fort Lauderdale with no passengers aboard for the return. Both Cunard queens, veterans of World War II troop transport, helped shorten the war and carried over 1.5 million servicemen. The line plans a successor, Queen Elizabeth II, to debut soon.
Iowa Republicans secure overwhelming gains to seize control of both legislative houses. In the Senate GOP tally reaches 23 of 32 seats with two uncontested races. The sweeping result ends Democratic holdovers from the prior term as the party projects a strong start for the 1969 session.
The column reports Senate and House projections: 44 to 17 in the Senate and 84 to 40 in the House for Republicans. It cites 77 GOP contested seats plus seven more in uncontested districts and notes Webster County House Sub district 1 with a Democratic incumbent margin of two votes. It also includes letters to Dear Abby about marital romance and language issues.
A partial image of the Washington Evening Journal masthead lists staff roles and publication details, including editor and business manager David Elder and other officials, along with notices about publication days and press associations.
A mix of personal notes runs through the page. A wife complains about her husband’s grammar and contemplates divorce, while a 40 year old secretary seeks guidance on wearing wigs and the social implications. The column also includes local election results and political races across Iowa counties.
Amused column notes ideas for naming a rock quartet and playful quips about oysters and redheads. It cites a quiz on childhood favorite names, a Molly on looks, and a study claiming musical talent often runs through fathers.
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