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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
4
An Iowa drug store displays a magazine rack sign saying Buy Now Read Later. The piece notes Christ answering needs through faith, and observes candidates campaigning in suburbs reaching the crabgrass roots, reflecting on faith and politics.
A lighthearted note recalls four St. Louis Cardinal fans Lee Holland Dunham Morrison M L McCreedy and Herbert Campbell leaving Washington for game six in St Louis. The piece jokes about a jinx and reports a special meeting of the Cardinal Fans to Prevent Morrison from Attending Games at eight this evening.
Iowa voters are urged to approve a constitutional amendment for population based representation in both houses, reduce legislature size to 150, and require redistricting after each census. It has bipartisan backing and would avoid federal court takeover by establishing state drawn maps.
In the Fortas nomination uproar the lesser known Homer Thornberry, a Fifth Circuit judge and Johnson ally from Texas, would have taken Fortas’s seat as Associate Justice. Experts call Thornberry mediocre, while Fortas remains an Associate Justice with decisive influence. The piece argues the Senate stalemate avoids rash changes, and any future move is likely by someone other than Johnson.
In a Becker column, a diamond sequence and a hearts sequence show why an over optimistic finesse fails. South reaches four hearts after West opens with diamonds and a spade shift. A courageous ace over finesse yields the contract, while a finese would have failing. West’s distribution and prior passes imply no king of hearts in his hand, making the ace-queen play correct under the circumstances.
Des Moines experts say Iowa faces a tight fiscal picture beyond the current year with a $5 million unencumbered balance as of June 30, 1969. Capital-improvement funds, about $50 million, can bridge gaps, but a revenue gap persists until 1971. Legislators may avoid large tax hikes, and quarterly school aid payments could smooth cash flow.
The Cedar Chips 4 H Club met with Ricky and Randy Bush. Eight members answered roll call with my favorite seed company. Ted Witthoff demonstrated the four principles of livestock nutrition. Officers elected were Marc Knupp president Tom Witthoft vice president Bob Cave secretary and reporter Steve Freel treasurer. Refreshments were served. The November 4 meeting will be with Mare and Carl Knupp.
A collage of humorous anecdotes and trivia collected from readers. The notes include quips about sleepwear habits, zany place names, reflections on language and poetry, TV plays, a Dickens quote, cat sleep myths, a kitchen drink query, hair growth estimates, honey on fried oysters, and a playful inquiry about a Louisville girl named Pretta Cute.
A man sued for divorce claiming adultery 20 years earlier but the case was dismissed due to procrastination. The court noted that delaying charges until memories fade undermines proofs and questioned the wisdom of delaying action in divorce suits.
A court considers delayed divorce excuses from infidelity, illness, or hope of reconciliation. Judges note limits to credulity yet recognize reasons to postpone litigation to protect children, spare scandal, or preserve the marriage if possible.
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