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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
4
Editorial from the Ames Tribune notes bids will open in March 1968 for dismantling London Bridge and shipping it to a new site. The piece mocks progress costs and includes quirky city commentary and a local pigeon sighting on the Eagles Hall steps.
Ottumwa reader Ralph Baker praises Switzerland for its tidiness and asks why Ottumwa cannot match that pride. He notes many civic improvements from bridges to paint on homes and urges down to the individual householder level for a cleaner, better looking community. He recalls not seeing a weed in Switzerland and wonders if Ottumwa could similarly eliminate unsightly sites.
UPI reports rising disappointment in the Kremlin over the jubilee year. Brezhnev may assume decision making, with Shelepin lingering as a potential alternative. Western observers note jockeying for power and questions about peaceful succession amid China tensions, Middle East war impacts, and Vietnam.
Mrs O B Godber reports Wellman residents have returned from a group trip. The note records their safe arrival and thanks to organizers for arranging the journey.
In Washington Iowa readers praise junior high students for their strong Friday night support of the Demons, contrasting with wan high school turnout at the homecoming for Ft. Madison. The letter urges adults to show kids appreciation and keep them engaged through enthusiastic, consistent cheering.
Contract Bridge analysis shows a dummy hand and defenses against a heart contract. It discusses attacking declarer to exhaust trumps, the impact of trump distribution, and a suggested line by South to guard against a 4-2 trump split. The article emphasizes maintaining a strong trump fortress while maximizing ruffing and discard options.
A light column collects odd trivia and quips from L. M. Boyd. It surveys amusing stats about beer, car use among Frenchmen, swimming abilities, and reveals comic asides on matrimony, honorary degrees, and language. It also riffs on celebrities, freckled ladies, and quick factoids.
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