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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1967
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial stresses that the Lord Jesus Christ is the only savior, warning against reliance on personal achievements as Israel once did. The piece cites biblical authority from Hosea 13 4 to reinforce faith over self reliance.
A light local column recounts Pauline Arthur’s odd breakfast guest after a nightlock lockout and a neighborly rescue. It also chronicles a family selling their longtime home to new owners from Tipton and downsizing plans as they adjust to apartment living, shared memories, and upcoming tax considerations.
An unexpected rabbit darted onto the field during a Washington football game and couldn't exit. The halftime band energized the animal, drawing cheers and jokes about Demons backfield speed. Leon Hillman joked the bunny had the most excitement of its life.
A UPI dispatch from Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, describes a serene city near the Soviet China border, highlighting vast mineral wealth including oil and metals, and a strong air of distrust toward foreign reporting. It recounts border tensions, economic activity, and cultural life as Moscow suppresses warlike rhetoric while residents question Vietnam policy.
Miss Marilyn Falk of Highland Park Illinois was elected a member at large of the University of Iowa Alumni Association for Women’s Physical Education while visiting Iowa City for homecoming. Other items note Mrs Milo Sorden becoming National Organizer of the TT Society in Washington DC, visits from Dr Cloyce Kerr from California, travel by Mr and Mrs Leo Stone to Kentucky Maryland and Silver Spring, and hospital salary conference in Des Moines. Washington County events include a nursing resignation and replacements, cattle judging at the American Royal, a Navy discharge, Armistice Day speaker B B Hickenlooper, and local civic matters such as pool hall licensing and a county credit board formation.
Richland report states Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bottorff of rural Packwood bought a house and two lots from the Adda Robinson estate at public auction for more than $2,600. They plan to remove the old house and construct a new residence.
Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication in the afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.
In various cities last weekend residents turned on their headlights to show support for the Vietnam war. A columnist jokes about extending the protest with symbols such as blinking lights for mixed views and parking lights for wanting to park the war, ending with a nighttime cityscape remark.
In a Masters' individual championship tale, South wins three clubs doubled after unconventional bidding. North and East debates over opens and doubles feature a dramatic sequence ending with South securing triumph despite alternate paths.
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