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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
4
A 1967 Washington Louisiana editorial muses on paper quality and longevity, noting how modern print fades faster than older issues. It compares paper used today with 19th century editions, cites Library of Congress concerns, and describes microfilm archiving and reprint options for enduring records.
Northwestern University studying garbage collection for the U S Public Health Service finds that more frequent pickups lead to more trash. Drying and weight loss when left a week plus heightened disposal prompts increase in curbside refuse. Weekly service also fills cans to capacity.
Samuel Shenton leads the Internal Earth Research Society and staunchly backs a flat earth. He claims that the round-earth images from Lunar Orbiter are not trustworthy, while readers admit limited direct knowledge yet agree the world’s condition needs improvement. See you round, fella.
Washington article summarizes NEA guidance for evaluating local schools. It covers goals of education, classroom visits, active learning, teacher-student dialogue, grouping, use of technology, and teacher quality with recommended pupil teacher ratios. It notes concerns about underpaid teachers and cites Conant on ideal staff ratios.
A six minute kiss in a Broadway play titled Sappho drew a police arrest of the principal actors when officials deemed the scene indecent. The anecdote notes that during such a long kiss about 750 babies would be born worldwide today, illustrating the provocative nature of the stunt.
A court ruled George could not claim compensation for a missing raincoat from a luncheonette because there was no bailment. Bailment exists only when possession is transferred, as in a checkroom. The dentist case implied possession when a coat was taken for treatment, making the dentist liable. Contents may be bailable if normally expected in the location. a store liability depended on whether cash was in the pocket, but a diamond ring was not.
Contracts show Dale Woodburn and wife and Willard L. Reschly and wife acquire land in section 3 74 7 with 33 th ZT. Joseph F. Kleinschmidt and wife sell to town of Wellman lot 1 block 18 in OP Wellman. Robert A. Roe and wife Newell D. Berdichson and wife acquire land in section 18 75 7. Frank L. Sistern and wife convey to O Dale Jones lots 5 and 6 block 13 OP Brighton. Merle H. Brinning and wife and Eugene D. Curtis and wife to Anthony Redeker and wife 49 percent of lot 5 in Old 2 Wilsons and South Washington.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director and Charles Morris news editor with daily afternoon publication except Sundays Christmas and July 4th It notes United Press leased wire memberships Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association and Iowa Press Association along with Audit Bureau of Circulations and subscription rates by duration and location.
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