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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1968
Page
4
An editorial reflects on afflictions as reminders of God’s plan and notes humor and local wit. It recalls travel reflections by Pete Weller and a traveler’s remark about Washington’s friendliness, emphasizing chance encounters shape perception. The piece closes with a light anecdote about seven wrong people and three wrong stores.
Detroit resumes newspaper publication after eight and a half months without daily papers. The city faced losses in revenue and public life as retailers, media, and readers suffered from the absence. Radio tried to fill the gap, but only top headlines could be shared. Now Detroit can breathe again as full news coverage returns.
The Iowa Chapter Arthritis Foundation, a Washington Community Chest member, funds medical research, professional education, and public information. A typical case, Valerie M., 34, with rheumatoid arthritis, was referred to the University Hospitals clinic in Iowa City for medications and therapy and now shows improved condition though permanent joint damage remains.
FBI U.S. Crime Report shows Iowa total crimes rising from 22,360 in 1966 to 27,726 in 1967 with 814 to 1007 crimes per 100 000 population. Des Moines leads state crime rate, Waterloo and Cedar Rapids high as metro areas report heavy burglaries larcenies and assaults. Firearm use linked to 64.7 percent of murders 1962 1967 trend.
In the Olympiad Iceland finished 10th and beat top teams like Australia and Spain but faced trouble against Italy. Pabis Ticci and D Alesio used the Roman Club method to reach a six clubs contract, while Iceland’s North South failed at three notrump, missing a slam and a game after Garozzo led diamonds.
The University of Iowa will offer a 16 session extension course at Keota High School starting Tuesday Sept 24 1968 at 7 pm. Mental Retardation taught by Dr Meyen costs 24 per credit hour 72 total. Open to all with graduate undergraduate or renewal credit possible. residence credit counts. Contact Mr Charles Fiscella for more info and to register.
Essay of humorous musings on women and music icons with anecdotes from Ellen Glasgow to Ruth and Barbara Bain. Satirical vignettes mix quotes, observations, and a Miss America data snippet to contrast gender and social norms with light, witty commentary.
Consumer expert Karen Hull warns that ads promising 100 pounds of beef for 39 dollars often pull a bait and switch. Be wary of urgency, bonuses, and credit offers. Watch trimming, wrapping, and substitution of inferior cuts, and beware of money back guarantees that cover only trimmed weight.
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