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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1968
Page
4
An editorial bemoans bribe corruption and urges readers to judge newspapers by daily service to their local readers rather than size or prestige. It likens papers to people and argues a hometown paper serves its community best, presenting a simple test to gauge its value.
A Creston Iowa letter to the Journal supports Albia officers who halted a pursuit and captured a suspect later. The writer argues high speed chases risk lives but are sometimes necessary, noting editors should balance caution with law enforcement realities and praising local police for restraint and realism.
Abigail Van Buren’s column presents multiple reader questions. A 4 year old bachelor rejects marriage proposals while a neighbor pressures with Nixon material and marriage talk. A couple renews a marriage after ten years, sparking debate on public remarriage. A child recalls TV ads and a joke about sex appeal. A 10 year old asks for a dog. guidance suggests a signed agreement to share duties.
F W Schnoebelen sold his Riverside building that housed the locker plant feed business and hatchery. Brooks Booker of Iowa City bought it to use part for light manufacturing with livestock and poultry equipment produced there. Possession set for October 15.
Crooked Creek Cloverettes met Monday evening at the Legion Hall with Rosemary Curtis presiding Roll call featured Describe or Bring a Picture of Fall Prospective members were guests Candy bars for sale arrived New club officers named President Mary Jones Vice-President Iris Kaufman Secretary Gail Conrad Treasurer Julie Finke Historians Maurine Rich and Sue Arthur Reporters Sandy Lewis Demonstrations on Direct and Reflected Glare by Jill Davis and Mary Lou Jewell Flower Arranging by Brenda Swift A scavenger hunt followed plus refreshments served by Mary Lou Jewell and her mother Mrs James Jewell Dinner guests at Dean Slater home October 2 birthdays observed Sharon Slater 15 and Kay Slater 7 October 12 Mr and Mrs Jerry Fisher Monty of Washington and Mr and Mrs Keith Fisher and families
Dale Nelson of the Iowa Farm Bureau told the Washington County Farm Bureau at their Oct 10 meeting that inflation harms farmers as input costs rise while farm prices lag. He urged budget scrutiny and warned government programs do not guarantee higher farm income, noting compensatory payments keep prices low for investment. Manila carrier Orient Airways reports a 79 percent rise in passenger volume in early 1968.
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