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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1967
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal presents a mix of quotes and humorous observations on taxation quirks, urban renewal, and a Minnesota duck study. It notes a new five cent stamp promoting better cities, critiques stamp design, and ends with a fragment about a snow-shoveling tax question.
David Mikseen of Route 1 urges readers to avoid riots after a zoning hearing and cites past riots in cities and a Washington high school auditorium incident. He warns against leadership by outsiders and calls for calm and lawful change.
Washington reports six million American children under ten remain unvaccinated against measles despite a strong vaccine and government drive. Surgeon General William H. Stewart warns the disease kills far more than polio and can cause birth defects or late brain-disease deaths.
A column notes clergymen mock Bishop James Pike’s claim of communicating with his dead son during a Toronto seance. It envisions a TV show hosted by Bert Parks titled Heavenly Hotline with Dr Kwikdigit Thinwires interviewing historical figures like King Tut and George Washington.
Washington Evening Journal staff list includes David Elder editor, William Shannon advertising chief, Charles Morris news editor, Bob Shaffer local ads manager, Howard Hazen production. Published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4. Entered as second class matter. mail subscription rates shown and Inland Daily Press and Iowa press associations listed.
Stanley Dean Stoops son of Mr and Mrs James Stoops of Wayland has enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years. He is assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego for basic training and will transfer to Camp Pendleton for individual combat training.
A collage of questions and quips on daily life and social habits from midcentury columns. Topics include housing a pig, speed of rabbits uphill, Burma Shave vibes, marital trends among college students, fashion tips, and humorous exchanges about age, marriage, and family roles. Prominent notes reference a Siamese pillow custom, Leacock, and rising bride ages in Ireland and India.
Des Moines IDPA survey shows lawmakers eye tax rescission and reform after 1967s million plus package. Questions arise on repealing exemptions, veteran aid, homestead relief, and service taxes. Debate centers on shifting to broader sales and income taxes while trimming bookwork for counties.
Colorado visitors Leo and Hazel DeRosiens from LeMar traveled via Richland returning from Canada to visit her brother Irvin Lough and family. Miss Grace Brown Ollie moves into Helen's Guest Home for winter. Willis Byers of Lake Park returns home after months with his sister Helen Hadley. Richland streets resurfaced for 6552.94 with no extra tax. Mrs. Francis Fye announces Ollie Eastern Star and Friendship meetings at Masonic Temple October 4. Ronald Keiser of Belleville on ten day furlough visiting Lyle Keiser and Mrs. Claude McEntire homes. Richland Friends Family Night Friday at 6:30 with church supper and program. George McCormick and wife from Packwood to move into late W. O. Allen house. McCormick works for Western Transportation Co. Chicago. They have four children, Bob in Japan in Armed Services wounded twice, Mike a Pekin High junior, Beverly 12 entering 6th grade in Richland.
Contract bridge column analyzes two declarer plays. In Six Spades West must win heart and manage trumps to obtain a ruff or finesse after leading clubs. In Three Notrump the recommended line wins with ace of hearts, then clubs and diamonds, with a 68 percent shot on diamonds distribution and careful ducking to maximize trick count.
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