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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1968
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal column reflects on a Bible verse about gifts and the good from above, noting sin does not bring lasting benefit and God blesses life. The writer recalls using an aging second car that, though veteran, performed reliably, unlike their first car which lacked a radio thus hindering the game.
Narrator and companion miss the Notre Dame Iowa game due to car trouble near Kalona. At Miller station the hose burst and overheating blamed on a damaged hose. They learn the car must be towed and endure rain and delays, while others share a humorous coffee shop episode before settling plans to return home.
Letters to the Journal recounts that Raymond and (Mrs.) Hasty of 910 North 4th had their flaming maples featured on the fall color page of the Iowan. The writer disputes photo credits and notes color page, back cover, and home visuals, claiming his photos were used without proper attribution.
In Jakarta’s shadow a 25,000-strong community of drifters skims scraps and lives in tin shacks along canals. Many came from central and east Java seeking work promised by Sukarno but found poverty, lack of schooling, and failed dreams. Governor Ali Sadikin calls for regional cooperation and jobs to curb the slum spread.
Geneva based conservation groups warn that international poaching and illicit fur trade threaten tigers jaguars leopards and other spotted cats. They urge stricter international regulation and responsible public demand to prevent extinction with elephants of the jungle at risk across Africa Asia and Latin America. In Edinburgh Scotland Thomas Smith a police drugs adviser was jailed 18 months for embezzling 25456 pep tablets from a pharmaceutical firm.
A roundup of local notices from Washington includes Joyce Brewer named to Sterling College Concert Choir for 1958 59. Iowa State Teacher College students home for Washington High School homecoming weekend. attendance at Des Moines Ice Follies and Des Moines area visits. church rally participation. Drake University visitors. staff appointments at Ottumwa Conservatory of Music. visits from relatives and notable local achievements in sports and arts. High school sextet named. golf and football contest winners noted. library birthday celebration. Little Six Conference debut. Civil War Veterans reunion attendance. Y's Men meeting talk. DAR drama at high school. Frances Darbyshire named Ottumwa County Club champion.
The Washington Evening Journal page shows staff roles and contact details. It lists editor David Elder and business manager, advertising director, news editor, local advertising, and production superintendent. It notes publication schedule and post office class designation, along with press associations and mail subscription rates.
In a four spade contract West led diamonds and East ducked. South cashed A K hearts, led third heart, and warned against a trump lead. West misread, then South avoided a forced Trump, steering the play to victory as East returned diamonds. The ten of spades finally sealed South’s win. City edition. Washington Iowa Evening Journal.
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