Elizabeth II name sparks Scottish row over liner
An editorial discusses the launch of Cunard’s new liner Elizabeth II and the Scots view it as an insult to Scottish pride. It notes ships’ names with numerals indicate continuity and gives examples like Gypsy Moth IV.
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Cunard
Kentucky
Cunard Shipping Line
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth
Walter Raleigh
Queen
Scotland
Sir Francis Chichester
Sir Francis
Iowa’s Law Enforcement Academy Moves Toward Start
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy nears operation after the first Des Moines Council meeting. The Camp Dodge based program will train city county and town officers to meet a July 1 1968 basic training mandate, under Public Safety Commissioner Jack Fulton and a panel including Cedar Rapids police chief and Sioux City detectives chief.
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Iowa
Academy Council
Des Moines
Public Safety
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Audubon County
Sioux City
Jack Fulton
Windy Surprise claims Boston as windiest U S city
The Atlanta Journal reports that Boston is the windiest city in the United States per the United States Weather Bureau, surprising readers who might expect Washington, with the note dated Friday September 22, 1967.
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Washington
Evening Journal
United States
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Boston
United States Weather Bureau
Scandinavian Brunettes and Brisk Barber Banter
L M Boyd surveys quirky facts from haircuts to kangaroos and dogs, weighing trends in marriage, height, and brunettes among Scandinavian men. He notes price shifts for haircuts, asks playful science questions, and drops rapid replies on animal and historical trivia.
Zoning in Kalona Iowa Debate Prompted by Letters
Washington County Zoning Commission Chairman, a Dutch Creek farmer, and the county assessor respond to zoning issues after seven years of effort. They address loopholes in Iowa law County Zoning and argue exempt status for farmers is not guaranteed and warn of broad government control if taxpayers ignore hearings and budgets.
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Kalona
Iowa
Washington Co. Zoning Commission
Dutch Creek
Washington County
Washington Co
Washington
Iowa Economic Development Conference
Ames
Iowa State University
Iowa Development Commission
Zoning Commission
Giles W. Escher
New Car Record at Gamble Store and Plymouth Listings
A record shows new car entries including Gamble Store inventory and Plymouth models. Names cited include International truck, Herman or June Harder, Lester L. Ferguson, Chrysler, Carl or Patricia Prybil, and Plymouth offerings.
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Gamble
International Truck
Herman Or
June Harder
Plymouth
Lester L. Fergusson
Chrysler
Carl Or
Patricia Prybil
Dear Abby column readers weigh in on personal struggles
Abigail Van Buren offers counsel on psychotherapy hesitation jealousy and self acceptance. Readers share dilemmas about honesty with a psychiatrist, marital jealousy at a dance, and a dieting friend feeling isolated. The column advises openness, self care, and empathy.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
Nigeria says plan to secede failed
Federal troops captured Benin, capital of the midwestern region, hours after rebels declared it the Independent Republic of Benin. Government officials reported heavy fighting Wednesday night as mutinous forces had joined eastern regional forces, with celebrations reported in Benin after the fall.
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Lagos
Nigeria
UPI
Benin
Republic of
Republic of Biafra
MARK MY WORDS Open letter to hungry hippies
A reporter who toured Haight Ashbury writes an open letter praising hippie ideals while lampooning begging tourists for loose change. The writer urges the movement to stay principled, even when hungry, and imagines hippies as an army traveling on LSD.
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Haight - Ashbury
San Francisco
Schwengel Reverses Stance On Rat Control Vote
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa joined 48 lawmakers in switching positions as the House approved a $40 million rat control program. Forty-two Republicans and six Democrats who opposed the earlier bill on July 20 voted for the measure, though Iowa’s other four Republican congressmen voted against it.
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Washington
UPI
Fred Schwengel
Iowa
House
Schwengel
Washington Evening Journal masthead and staff list
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as editor and business manager, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer for local advertising, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. It notes afternoon publication except Sundays and holidays and includes post office entry under a 19th century act. Affiliated with United Press Leased Wire and several press associations. Subscriptions priced per week by carrier in Washington.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
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