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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1967
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Dr Eric Berne and his book Games People Play. It explains how people engage in social games from childhood to adulthood, including examples like Now Ive Got You and Look How Hard Im Trying. The piece notes the public interest in Berne’s work and suggests reading it for a new view on why people act poorly.
An insurance firm in Lansing Michigan introduces a morning quiet hour from 8 to 9 a m where employees avoid conversations, movement, interdepartment contact, and outgoing calls. Managers say the rule boosts productivity by cutting idle chatter and postponing small talk. Other companies show interest, signaling possible spread.
Asbury Park Press notes New York State will take 70 cents of each $1 bet monthly starting June under a new lottery schedule. Of this, 55 goes to education costs, 15 to administrative costs, and 30 goes to prize winners. The piece questions public acceptance of a 70 percent tax on gambling versus a 3 percent sales tax.
Ancient Ahmedabad earns the label handsomest Hindustan city. The 17th century envoy praised its beauty, while today visitors explore Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyad Mosque reliefs, Rajpur Bibi minaret, and the Shining Jain temple. Le Corbusier designs and textile mills highlight modern feats.
A historical anecdote describes Gridley, a civilian programmer drafted in 1965, who faced constant harassment from a commanding officer at a large stateside base. After 18 months of quiet endurance, Gridley programmed his computer to erase all data with electronic orders on the eve of discharge, ending his service in privacy.
A force of 6,000 firefighters and volunteers fought the Sundance and Trapper Peak fires in northern Idaho, burning about 5,000 acres over three weeks. Two men died in the Trapper Peak blaze as crews from Ft. Lewis and other agencies joined local firefighters amid gusty winds and heat.
In a 1951 match Italy versus the United States, over six spades at one table the slam failed after a spade lead, costing Italy a loss while at another table six diamonds was made. The account notes Forquet Siniscalco and Ricci in key roles with wide bidding.
Wisconsin residents Arthur Lambie and Kimberly from Kenosha visited the Seth Hart home in Richland. Mrs. Hummel and her Orange California family returned home after weeks with Hendrickson relatives. A trailer of horses departed for Manotick Ontario with Kermit Hinshaw Lowell Hauser and Raymond Dickinson. Firemen held a Monday supper at the Legion Hall with Hoekstra Johnson Gould and Hoskins on kitchen duty. Newborns: James Lee Keiser born August 29 to Pvt. and Mrs. Ronald Keiser in Bellville Illinois, Nancy Glenn Maeder born August 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Mel Maeder in rural Richland. Nancy Glenn’s grandparents Hoskins Wallin and great grandparents Duke Hoskins. Nancy Glenn born on Seth Hoskins 48th wedding anniversary. Jeffery, Nancy Glenn’s little brother, born on Chalmers Hoskins’ 25th anniversary, coinciding with Chalmers’ birthday.
The Krotz family from Iowa City visited the Wilbur Krotz home on Friday. Roy Miller is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Bill Wilsons foster two boys, Dan and Tim, ages four and three. The Whestine and Skubal families hosted visits, and Herr attended a reunion for Mrs Charbton’s family in Tiffin. Wilbur Krotz family also visited Hilton Coon home with Jake Fisher and others. Bill Schwerdtfeger and Bob Schwerdtfeger from Arlington, Virginia, recently spent a week with George Murphy and relatives.
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