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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1969
Page
4
A collage of aphorisms and notices from the Washington Evening Journal includes a quote about human power from Matthew 9:8, a wry vacation line, a comment on rapid history, a Canadian National Exhibition note about student spies and trash receptacles, and a meditation on global worries from overpopulation to resource exhaustion, ending with a reflection on big issues versus small daily concerns.
Philip Blaiberg, the symbol of hope for heart disease patients and the longest surviving heart transplant recipient at 594 days with another man's heart, has died. He wrote an autobiography, planned a second book, drove, swam, and spent time with family, inspiring heart patients worldwide.
The Washington Evening Journal, Washington Iowa, lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th. Leased wire and press associations noted.
In a famous hand from 1969 Roger Trezel, playing North, reached six hearts and a slam with West leading clubs. He executed unblocking diamond ten, high diamond cashing, and 4-1 division precautions, then used precise heart, spade, and trump plays to complete the slam, showing why every move was necessary.
Iowa Department of Public Instruction reports 6,070,203 lunches served across Cedar Johnson Linn and Washington counties for 1968 69. Free or reduced price meals total 417,142. federal reimbursement 254,158.90. Commodities used 572,659.61 with delivery 22,103.77. Washington district served 10,578 lunches. Highland 99,7990. Mid-Prairie 217,595. Washington Community 208,745. Overall four districts: 536,708 lunches, income 227,084.68, expenditures 247,291.74.
Pamela Anne Eldred, 21, crowned Miss America 1970, says she has no time for dates as she begins a year of duties. She aims to visit Vietnam soldiers like predecessor Judith Ann Ford and supports her brother serving there. Eldred, a Mercy College student from Detroit, will be a senior after her reign.
Abigail Van Buren responds to readers critiquing her support for sex education in schools. She distinguishes education on reproduction and health from marriage manuals, refuting claims of explicit or inappropriate classroom incidents and urging sensible understanding.
Readers clash over whether sex education belongs in schools or should be left to parents. A commentator argues teachers yield better results, while another insists schooling should focus on reading and arithmetic and asks for concrete proof of teen pregnancy claims. Abby advises readers to contact her for replies and a booklet.
Column by L. M. Boyd surveys flirtatious wit and social mores in a playful collage. It notes opinions on romance, male styling quirks, and humorous observations, inviting reader questions and comments via the columnist.
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