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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
4
In a Friday 11:07 a.m. incident a burglar alarm drew police to Ford Credit Union. Officers surrounded the building and forced an entry, finding two employees bound with rope and a tense, short standoff followed by a quick, quiet conclusion as nothing moved inside. Photographers captured the moment while bystanders watched.
Editorial notes belief in faith’s power from Mark 9 23 and quotes a church bulletin. It reports Stewart Hensley discussing foreign policy and the 1968 election. The piece contends Johnson likely serves again if no major foreign or domestic changes occur, despite dissatisfaction with Vietnam policy.
The United States reportedly uses television guided bombs against North Vietnam. Public opinion polls cited by Hensley show dissatisfaction with Johnson's Vietnam policy, with Hawks demanding stronger action and Doves urging withdrawal. He predicts Johnson's renomination in 1968, while noting voters will demand a clear antiwar stance from any Republican candidate.
A reader thanks the Washington County Hospital staff for eight days of good care and notes the hospital’s current and new facilities. They also acknowledge courtesy copies from the Washington Journal, Fareway Grocery, and Hy-Vee. Washington County pride in the hospital is highlighted.
The Journal received two letters to the editor critical of the Washington high school marching band. An Interested Fan and a former band member signed them but the paper cannot publish without name and address for authentication.
A court held a delivery rider liable after a collision on a sidewalk, ruling pedestrians on sidewalks have superior right of way and greater lookout duties than bicyclists or motorists. Other cases cited show negligence by pedestrians can bar claims, while sidewalk hazards require ordinary care. The article notes that New Mexico burros reportedly eat broken glass and other waste.
Iowa officials plan a January reduction of prices on slow selling liquor stock to clear unpopular items after the Christmas peak. Chairman Walter Edelen said the exact items and numbers depend on inventory results and consumer reception, with some brands across whiskies wines and cordials likely to drop nearly a dollar per bottle.
In this Becker column a West club lead from Q10 2 can mislead. East should return a low club to reveal West’s exact holding, helping declarer, and illustrate how careful reading of the cards shapes defense and play. Bridge requires thinking, not laziness.
A witty survey of social seating norms in car trips shows working class couples benching wives with other husbands while middle class couples pair off. Upper class couples reportedly socialize with swapped seats. Plus quick quips on psychology, food, travel limits, happiness, and daily curiosities from L. M. Boyd.
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