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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal endorses five proposed amendments to Iowa’s constitution, arguing annual legislative sessions improve government. It cites past session lengths, benefits for budget control, and responsiveness, while dismissing cost and professional-legislator fears as less convincing. The piece notes cross-party support and urges informed voter judgment.
A tribute recounts Mahatma Gandhi born Porbandar 1869 and lauds his life of truth and ahimsa. It covers his legal training in England, South Africa campaigns, leadership with the Indian National Congress, and his role in peaceful independence. It notes his assassination on January 30 1948 and his title Bapu Father of the Nation.
A collage of quirky notes on women tattoos and fashion from oddball trivia. A Manhattan needlework artist claims to have tattooed over five thousand women while anecdotes compare marital luck, hair habits, color vision, and happiness. Vera Miles recalled for maintaining figure since Miss America 1948.
The Des Moines area and surrounding counties shift to a high speed system linking social security district offices with paying offices. Beneficiaries in Des Moines Lee Henry Washington and Louisa counties may report address marriage remarriage divorce or death changes directly to the Burlington office by mail phone or in person. The new method bypasses hand operations and connects directly to the paying office computer, saving time and improving service. Reporting cards are available, and the Burlington office at 300 North Main Street is open 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m weekdays.
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