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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1967
Page
4
A 1967 Washington Journal editorial presents a religious reflection contrasting harmony with God and personal contentment. It cites Psalm 1 1 and questions daily gratitude, with a light remark about morning attitudes depending on the night before.
Ottumwa Courier notes bold forecasts about the year 2000 including pervasive surveillance via tiny microphones and closed circuits. Predictions warn of scarce space for parks, air and water, and constant monitoring of personal mail. Experts admit they may be wrong, urging readers to enjoy life while possible. The piece cites Daedalus as source.
The production staff for John Wayne's The Green Berets will survey Fort Benning Georgia as a potential filming site.
Washington notes Tupelo Mississippi has reshaped a seven county area over 20 years using federal programs and local leadership. From under 7,000 jobs in 1950 to 23,675 factory workers by 1966, the city expanded with diversified farming, meat packing, oil milling, and training aided by SBA and HUD. Local leaders emphasize grass roots action and adaptive use of federal aid to sustain growth.
At the 1967 Home Furnishings Market in San Francisco dealers showcased a move away from garish mad mod. Realistic mod emphasizes softened lines and bright but restrained colors like browns and blacks. Metals especially chrome appear in home pieces while plastics and new materials dominate. Exotic items include disposable paper rugs pop up beds and convertible poker tables alongside traditional early American and French provincial designs.
Martin family relocates from Mt. Pleasant to Laverne Graber property near Parkview Home. Billy Martin enrolls in Laboratory Technician School at Mentally Health affiliated Southeastern Iowa College, Burlington. Timothy Alan Messer born August 30 to Dwight and Judy Messer. Various relatives travel and attend events including Old Threshers celebration and a double wedding near Goshen Indiana.
South secured six hearts with a squeeze. After West led a diamond and discarded diamonds, declarer drew trumps, identified a five card suit, and finessed clubs. East won with the king, returned a diamond, and declarer cashed spades to reach the noted end position.
Declarer led seven of hearts and West was squeezed. West discarded a club, allowing dummy to dump a spade and the final three tricks via a club finesse. South reached a slam, but better defense could defeat it by returning a club to break the squeeze and the critical communications between hands.
A reader asks Miss Heartthrob whether to defy a powerful father over dating a film star. The columnist urges caution given the family position and world events, then proposes dating a Marine officer as the practical match.
Glass fiber fabrics now appear in banks, hotels, theaters, and homes with updated textures and colors. They resist fire, wrinkles, moths, and mildew, while offering light control and dimensional stability.
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