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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1969

Page

7

Total recycling as sole solution to waste disposal

Experts argue only total recycling can end solid waste. Autos would be designed for reuse, parts recovered via reverse assembly lines, while nonrecyclables and plastics persist. The piece surveys current waste, incineration limits, landfills, and regional disposal trends, with examples from New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Virginia Beach.

Los Angeles County Detroit Virginia Beach San Francisco Philadelphia

NFO plans holding action on grain sorghum nationwide

The National Farmers Organization announces a holding action on all U.S. grain sorghum to press for a $2.30 per hundredweight contract and guaranteed price. President Oren L. Staley cites inflated government crop estimates and seeks broader backing, with potential actions to raise prices on corn and wheat as well.

Corning Iowa UPI National Farmers Organization NFO United States Oren Lee Staley Staley Texas Panhandle California Midwest

Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have Money Ad Offer

An ad suggests turning unused home items into cash through Journal classifieds. It urges readers to call 653 2191 to place a classified ad, highlighting the appeal of converting unused possessions into money.

Fall lawn weed spray advised by ISU expert

Iowa State University extension weed control specialist E. P. Sylvester urges homeowners to spray fall weed seedlings now for a weed free lawn next spring. He recommends 2 4-D amine, watering, adding detergent, and avoiding mowing before or after treatment, with spraying possible through early November and in conjunction with fertilizing.

E. P Dutch Sylvester Iowa State University Iowa

Pope faces hard choice on bishops and democracy

Pope Paul VI must decide soon whether to permit more democracy in the Roman Catholic Church or suppress rising calls for it. The upcoming Synod of Bishops in Rome will test co responsibility with bishops, as some fear a crackdown on national conferences and a push to require Rome's clearance before major declarations.

Washington Cathedral Mt. St. Albans Washington, D.C New York Times New York Central Park Colorado National Academy of Sciences Charles C. Johnson Jr Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service Paul VI Synod of Bishops Rome Vatican Conferences of Bishops Roman Curia National Conferences of Bishops

Queen Elizabeth II Lovingly Thrifty In Private Wardrobe

Queen Elizabeth II saves on private clothes while maintaining lavish outfits for public appearances. She favors a knee length figure fitting jacket for off duty, with couture houses Hartnell and Amies crafting new wardrobes for royal duties during a March through May tour of New Zealand and Australia. Critics label her as dowdy at times, though she continues to balance personal thrift with host nation presentation.

London UPI Buckingham Palace Norman Hartnell Hardy Amies New Zealand Australia Hollywood Robert Blackwell Hartnell Amies

Adults join piano lessons in growing numbers

In New York UP I report music education consultant Constance Wagner notes that hundreds of thousands of adults study piano, though under 21 players near 10 million. adults pursue lessons for certification, self relaxation, or social display. Institutions offer extension courses and many teachers take on adults in private or group programs.

New York UPI Constance Wagner Miss Wagner

Journal Sale Date Column

A series of sale notices from Wyman to Washington and Kalona Iowa with livestock auctions weekly. Listings include closing out stock and equipment in Wyman October 23, public house goods sale in Washington October 25 at 702 East Second Street, estate sales near Agency and Fairfield, and recurring weekly farm and livestock auctions at Kalona and Columbus Junction with multiple venues and times. The article also contains a biographical note on a queen age 43 detailing her dress rules and wardrobe management.

Wyman Iowa Clair Mullen East Second Street Washington Anna B. Houseal 1St Road Don Applegate South Walter Neff Fairfield Forrest June Leathers Agency Friedman Kalona Smylie’s Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Kalona Sales Barn Wayland Town Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc Wapello Washington Livestock Sales Co

Education costs rise and Michigan eyes state control

The piece details rising school costs per pupil and higher local property taxes fueling budget woes including Fremont Ohio where a budget defeat forces a shutdown. Michigan Gov Milliken proposes state takeover of education costs with a statewide tax and regional salary equalization while schools keep policy control. Additional notes mention on location filming for The Moonshine War in Stockton and a festival honoring Hal Wallis in London.

Fremont Ohio Michigan William G. Milliken Educational Reform Commission Peace of Milliken

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