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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1969
Page
4
Saturday September 20 1969 editorial reflects on deeds shown by the high God and urges humility for all, from kings to the humble in heart, urging recognition of divine blessings and not hiding goodness under a bush.
A local couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and shared a playful outlook on happiness. A Washington businessman recounts a humorous tale of a blind collection box, and a drunk misadventure with an olive. The text also contains jokes about death in government work and an old accounts for sale pitch, ending with a frontier-style line about a posse leader and a horse thief.
Democrats in Iowa search for a combative gubernatorial candidate to challenge Governor Robert Ray. Names mentioned include William Gannon and Robert Fulton, with other potential contenders like Lee Gaudineer James Schaben and Clark Rasmussen. Key issues flagged are consumer protection Western Iowa college plans aid to private schools transportation and property tax reform.
A stamp corner review notes Germany will honor Gandhi on October 2 with a 30 pig stamp and a Pope John XXIII tribute on the same day, plus a 50 pig Humoldt issue. It covers 30 million 30 pig stamps, Togo BAD issue, a U S moon landing philately page, Algeria Seychelles Upper Volta Korea Ghana and more, with commentary on Ghana’s issuing policy and collector notes.
Traffic congestion from rising enrollment dominated Kirkwood Community College board talks this week. About 1,800 cars arrive daily. Cedar Rapids authorities approved a new 500-car lot. Total enrollment reaches 2,453 with 1,020 in vocational tech and arts sciences. An open house will follow completion of the new building now in use.
Crawfordsville story notes the first meeting of the Fletcher family with baby Keith Knight born August 18 as Mr and Mrs Larry Fletcher Pam and Brad visited Clarence with Mrs Fletcher’s brother and family Mr and Mrs Bob Knight and Keith Edward Also Art Lorack of Iowa City and their son Kenny Jr celebrate Kenny Sr’s 11th birthday.
A roundup of Washington area events includes travel news as residents attend conventions and plan trips to Germany and Florida. Local families host gatherings, new staff hires at Livingston and Day, and a move to convert Chautauqua Park into a public grounds. The Armory project advances, a major fall festival draws 15,000, and Washington wins both fall festival baseball games while a Chrysler car theft is resolved in Independence.
In a three no trump contract South leads diamonds after an opening spade. West analyzes signals from partner and opponents, noting East's diamond count and South's heart strength. Facing a forced win, West should play the king of hearts to destroy dummy's diamonds and attempt to beat the hand.
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