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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1965
Page
4
In a Washington editorial, a reader concern about doctors owning drugstores is debunked. The piece cites no local doctor ownership, notes a minor debt case between a druggist and a doctor, and argues doctors would not push Brand X for dividends. It concludes prescriptions are safe to fill anywhere locally.
An editorial condemns the War on Poverty and Job Corps spending. It cites incidents of crime and mismanagement at centers from San Marcos to St. Petersburg, questions costs and oversight, and criticizes officials for continuing funding despite flaws. It highlights quotes from Thurmond Granger Clancy and Gurney. The piece ends with a sharp rebuke of federal waste.
Observations on a 15 month old grandson in the I’d rather do it myself phase. It suggests humorous coping ideas like a shallow garbage pail during meals, blotter clothing, padlocked shoes, and crash helmets for ages six months to two years due to frequent head bumps.
Reporter Martin Stuart-Fox follows George Reasonover along Highway 4 from Saigon to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. The journey reveals constant Viet Cong threats to convoy traffic, with mines and ambushes feared, guarded bridges, and soldiers in every village while civilians flee and US personnel take precautions.
Iowa utilities firms showed over a three percent rise in 1965 assessments totaling 428,741,509. The Iowa Tax Commission reported gains across electric gas and pipeline sectors, with Iowa Power and Light Company leading at 65,316,517.
White Cloud Club members and families held a wiener roast at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction with activities led by Cascal Hamilton and Harvey Thomas. Attendees included Howard and Si Finke and families. WWI Barracks Auxiliary members sewed over 100 garments at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Kenneth Wells of Des Moines, executive secretary of the Iowa State Education Association, spoke at the Henry County Teachers Association dinner. Wells and wife Pat enjoyed old connections with local residents.
In a contract bridge hand from Becker, South faces a diamond lead against six hearts. He wins the ace and discards a spade, then loses a club trick and goes down. The correct line is to ruff the diamond lead at trick one, allowing winning spades and trumps to be used, potentially turning the hand around if East holds the queen of spades.
Mrs. Fred Bower hosted an appreciation supper for the wedding party of Rita Bower and Dallas Barnett on Sept. 4. Keota updates include Federated Church Women plans for a bazaar October 28 and a speaker from Kalona. Keota High School elects student leaders and funds upcoming Homecoming events with a Sigourney football game on October 15.
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