Prison reform case aired by Washington Globe column
In Washington Iowa on October 4 1973 a column reflects on remarks by four Ft Madison inmates at the Y s Men club about the Church of the New Song and prison life They urge improved vocational training furloughs and work release arguing better prisons reduce crime and save costs.
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Washington High School Alumni Event Invites All
Letters from Washington High School welcome alumni to visit all day Friday with a 2:00 assembly and 2:50 parade to Central Park for a 3:00 assembly. Spirit week features Boot Day Clash Day Senior Day Demon Day and Alumni Day with a dance in the girls gym after school. Itchy Brother provides music as old friends reunite with students.
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Dean Axbby and Quiet Kentuckian Seek Dining Etiquette
In letters to Dear Abby, a Kentuckian asks if he should have complained to management to quiet a loud dining table during his anniversary dinner. Abby advises addressing the issue with the manager promptly to avoid ongoing disruption.
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Viet Nam
Almanac notes for Oct 4 1973 in Washington Iowa
On this date Rutherford Hayes born 1822. Historical items include 1890 Utah Mormons renouncing polygamy, 1927 Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer, 1955 United Airlines crash near Medicine Bow Peak, and 1957 Sputnik launched. Washington Evening Journal marks publication details and classic rates.
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Goodby Kisses and National Anthems in Poll Findings
L M Boyd surveys show 30 percent object to kiss on greeting at parties while 33 percent do not mind and 25 percent approve a cheek kiss. He asks which song is heard more: The Star Spangled Banner or Happy Birthday to You. He notes My Country Tis of Thee as widely heard nationwide.
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Great Britain
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Denmark
Dog that lives on pub roof perplexes English landlord
Oldham England. Sandy the mongrel dog lives on the pub roof after jumping onto the roof 13 months ago. Landlord Gerry Ratcliffe says the dog stays up there and is fed daily by his 10 year old son who climbs the fire escape to leave food in a kennel on a roof ledge.
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