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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1969
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial discusses reactions to the Long-haired Schoolboys case, urging restraint and appreciating teachers and boards. Readers weigh in on opinions shaped by age and background, including a West Chester letter about a woman in a men’s barber shop.
The letter from Mrs Rosenkild, printed in The Contro versy over long hair at the local high school is discussed. The writer supports a more liberal policy, arguing hair length is a personal matter and should be permitted, while praising the school system and urging thoughtful decisions guiding educational programs.
A Brighton Iowa letter argues the Constitution protects individual rights without harming others and warns against minority rebellion or popularity driven leadership in schools. The writer urges the school board to back administrators and rules, praising their courage and conviction.
A letter denounces city officials for granting “special privilege” to a giant corporation, criticizing media coverage of student hair protests and demanding accountability for a public scandal and tax nonpayments. The writer warns against corporate greed corrupting civic institutions and urges firm action by the school board and public services.
Washington Evening Journal details editors and staff, publication schedule, and rights. Includes unpaid notes on mailing address, associations, and subscription rates for in state and out of state readers.
Iowa legislator Rep. Harold Fischer asks Sen. Joseph Flatt to initiate action to investigate and curb what he calls unnecessary and frivolous adult courses funded by taxpayers. Fischer condemns offerings at Hawkeye Institute of Technology and Area Six Community College, including cake decorating and world travel series, urging legislative control over a growing, costly program.
A collage of trivia from a newspaper page includes insights on homicide motives in love triangles, a note about Lyndon B. Johnson signed letters selling for 35 dollars, a Penney Money dog in Kansas, and questions with answers about names, divorce in South America, and the origin of Baby Ruth. Also includes notes on car longevity, handwriting analysts, and the Malayan word for kill amoq with a run amuck anecdote.
Kenneth H Johnson and wife transfer undivided 2 percent in Lot 3 Block 19 Original Plat Brighton estate of Lillian FE Johnson also holds 2 percent in the same lot. Frank N Flander and wife deed land in Section 30 Township 75 Range 9 to Carolina Sheetz. Lester J Van Ness to Howard F Van Ness quit claim of outlet parcels in A W Chilcote Outlet Addition. Edward L Gray and wife convey Lots 2 Block 12 Columbian Addition to Paul E Martin and wife.
A rundown of available new cars includes makes and dealers such as Olds, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Rambler, Dodge, Mercury, and Ford trucks. Names like Kenneth or Dorothea Johnson, Peter Paul Graber Jr., Delbert Earnest Earls, Charles or Mary Robison, Mace Motor Co., Tindall Farm Supply Co., Forrest or Chynthia Zuercher, Letitia Catherine Sachs, Charles or Rosemary Johnson, and Richard D. Warren appear among buyers or contacts. Buddy Mobile Home is listed among sellers or providers.
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions on jealousy and relationship ethics. A Colorado wife confronts her husband about a dating coworker, then joins him in California and faces a dinner with the bride and groom where she is insulted. A Delaware reader seeks wedding song venue help with an uncle singer and a longer marriage wait story ends with a hopeful note about waiting for maturity.
In Riverside on August 24 about 275 relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kallaus home for open house honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kallaus. Guests from multiple nearby towns attended the celebration with music, lunch, and a memory-filled old chivari.
Four Washington County beef producers sponsor a regional tour September 22 to 25 to view top cattle operations and related ag sites. Reservations due by September 10 at the County Extension Office in Washington. Bus fare is 30 dollars per person with wives and other cattle industry enthusiasts invited. Stops include Arkansas soybean areas and a catfish research station at Stuttgart.
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