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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes moral exhortation from a sermon style piece urging firm instruction in home church and public life. It warns against lazy behavior and vanity, comparing reputations to fragile bubbles that burst under self inflation.
Postmaster General W. Marvin Watson advised adopting envelopes sized for automatic sorting. He suggested a minimum of 3 by 5 inches and a maximum of 5 and a quarter by 11 and a half inches, noting the policy was announced in a 9 by 12 inch envelope.
Satchel Paige, celebrated pitcher, nears 158 days to qualify for a five year major league pension of 250 dollars monthly at 65. The Braves plan him as adviser and possibly part time pitcher in Atlanta, honoring a storied career from the Negro leagues to the majors.
Mexican National Railways are improving service on the West Coast from Mexicali to Mazatlan toward Guadalajara and Mexico City to lure U S tourists. Trains now run on time, offer English schedules, and include new stations with dining and bar facilities. First class Mexicali to Mexico City is $22.88 for about 1500 miles and breakfast costs around one dollar.
Front page masthead lists editors and 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 Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent and notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4. paper is entered as second class matter under the 1879 Act.
The U S Virgin Islands attract visitors with beaches for sunning and diving, game fish in clear waters, and duty free shopping. St. Thomas serves as a major cruise port amid growing direct jet service, offering about 60 lodging options, top hotels, and nightlife venues. A secluded Water Island retreat features MAP rates, no in-room phones, and planned amenities including a pool, marina, villas, and new ferry link.
Ray Wehrs and his wife won a color television from the Veterans of Foreign Wars during a Friday evening drawing in Hardscrabble. The notice lists numerous Labor Day activities and social visits among local families including Bowen, Wehr, Pope, Ladehoff, and Augustines, with gatherings at Keota Park and nearby towns.
A fragmented reader column recalls tape measure questions about wrist and hip measurements and notes on personal privacy. It mixes humor with anecdotes on war songs, a Viet Nam connection, and a Q A about archery, cadet mustaches, and more. The piece ends inviting letters to L. M. Boyd.
Jerry Austin Tyer paid a ten dollar speeding fine in the court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden.
Dr and Mrs C C Wyse announce a new grandson Mathew David born September 2 in Bogota Colombia weighing 7 lbs 5 oz. Mrs Wyse helped welcome the arrival. Other notes cover Social Hour Club hosting eight members with Maude Ackley as guest and Progress Club meeting with Mrs Gary Murphy of Washington as guest, plus various visits and farm family updates.
Jamaica finished 18th of 33 at the Olympiad in a creditable showing for a small nation. A Jamaica pair used psychic bidding, which backfired on one deal against Holland, costing 13 match points and contributing to a 49-44 loss to the Dutch in a tight contest.
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