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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1967

Page

4

Editorials on sowing and national regulation of inter state commerce

Washington Evening Journal reflects on the ethics of actions and the inspector of headlines. It argues that constitutional powers have expanded beyond local control to national regulation of inter state trucking and transportation. A note about a street chemical turning into a slippery “instant banana peel” mentions riot control potential.

The Washington Evening Journal Texas Oil Well Service Company

Foolproof power grid control center planned near Albany

The piece supports building a computerized control center near Albany to monitor and manage rapid reserve releases by utilities after the blackout. It notes the risk of cascading failures if the system itself fails and jokes about avoiding candle reliance if fuses blow.

Albany

Capital City Miscellany of spending and births

Washington notes Johnson's forecasted federal spending of 143.5 billion for the year and a 393 million daily rate. Articles highlight infant mortality at a new low, 20 million children on free or reduced lunches, and 17.9 million union members amid rising taxes and research funding in health. Five lawmakers over 80, diabetes, veterans, and projected medical demand by 1975.

Washington, D. C Johnson Clarence J. Brown, Jr Ohio U. S Public Health Service Sweden

Hickenlooper to announce plans on fifth term

Des Moines reports say U S Senator Rourke B Hickenlooper may reveal before year end whether he will seek a fifth term. The Cedar Rapids Republican keeps intentions concealed as mail urging a run pours in. No decision yet, with no public speculation warranted.

DES Moines IDPA U. S Rourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa U. S. Senate David Stanley Muscatine Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Johnston Paul Johnston Iowa Development Commission Marvin Schmidt Commission Hughes Harold Hughes Governor’s Conference England Germany Japan Sec. of Agriculture L. B. Liddy Liddy

Contract Bridge duel tests defense and timing

South in three no trump faces West opening two spades. East plays the jack, and declarer must decide whether to duck or win. Correct play after trick one leads to nine tricks regardless of East defense, using a strategic club lead and careful finessing to ensure the contract.

South West East Declarer King Res Syndicate, Inc

Evening Journal Washington: Oct 31 1967

Daily children's page and local news roundup from Washington Iowa with notices, brief items, and public notices. Includes regional events, small ads, and community updates dated Tuesday October 31 1967.

Washington Evening Journal

Why the Divorcees Why the Divorcees Remarry So Soon

A column of humorous observations on marriage, friendship, and social quirks cites divorcees remarrying within five years, notes on barbershop singing as stress relief, and trivia about historical figures, timing, and psychology. It mixes quotes, questions, and puns from various sources to entertain readers.

Adolf Hitler Brown

Sewing Circle meeting hosts and social notes

Mrs McFarland hosted the Sewing Circle with seven members attending and refreshments at the close. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ronald Ornduff on November 7. A series of visits and gatherings followed, including guests from Bloomfield Danville and Crawfordsville, and a cooperative dinner for Emma Schroeder’s 75th birthday with extensive family attendance.

Ainsworth Richard McFarland Ronald Ornduff David Kleese West of Washington C. A. Thompson John Stephens Bloomfield Austin Evans Susan Danville Ill S. A. Stephens Herb Rich Crawfordsville White Way Highway 218 Frank Kleese Percy Skubal Norbert Becker Merle Miller Emma Schroeder Fred Schroeder Minnie Schroeder George Miller Janet Linda Lloyd Miller Debbie Maynard Goff Jr Maynard Steve Janice Washington Betty Carl Henry Schroeder What Cheer Willard Kamin Carrol Kamin Luana Eugene Kamin Hopkins, Minn Gerald Biffert North Liberty Ed Miller Mike Marty

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