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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1963

Page

6

Bigger Strike Zone Helps Pitchers

The first five days of the new larger strike zone show pitchers thriving with five shutouts 13 one run games and several no more than three hour games. Ed Rakow and Dick Farrell shut down opponents as homers decline while teams chase brisk schedules. Upcoming matchups include Baltimore at New York and Detroit at Cleveland as both leagues begin a tighter pace.

Fred Down UPL Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Houston Colts Los Angeles Dodgers Ed Rakow Athletics New York Yankees Lenny Green Vic Power

Six More Canadians Backing Pearson

Six more Canadian leaders pledged support for Lester B. Pearson and a stable Liberal government. The Social Credit rebels in Quebec signed a document indicating they would back Pearson, enabling a potential 133 votes for a majority. They stressed independence from Liberals but urged an immediate program in Parliament. They reserved the right to vote their conscience on nuclear weapons.

Ottawa UPL Lester B. Pearson Sixcial Credit Pearson Canada Six Social Credit Quebec George Vanier John Dreenbaker New Democrats Socreds

Cubs Hopeful After Trades as Pitching Upgraded

Chicago Cubs pursue improved pitching with Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel arriving from St. Louis in a six player deal that sent George Altman and Don Cardwell to the Cardinals. Kennedy signals optimism, citing a stronger staff and continued questions about the lineup led by Banks Hubbs Santo and Santo.

ESA, Ariz UPI Ernieurmurs Chinant Robert Whitlow Wrigley Empire Cubbles Marbles Bob Kennedy White Sox Cubs Larry Jackson Lindy McDanes St. Louis George Altman Nitcher Don Cardwell Cardwell Pittsburgh Charley Grimm Altman Redbirds Jackson By Bob Buhl Glen Hobbie Cal Koonce Dick Ellsworth McDaniel Cards Don Elston Chicago Banks Ken Hubbs Andre Rodgers Ron Santo Steve Boros Detroit Dick Bertell Jimmy Schaffer Jackson Billy Williams Kennedy Boros Nelson Mathews Don Landrum Lou Brock Landrum Brock

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International recap shows American League standings led by New York and Detroit tied for second, Baltimore near last, with Boston Kansas City and Chicago mid-pack. Weekend games featured key matchups including Baltimore at New York and Chicago at Los Angeles, plus Minnesota at Kansas City and Boston at Washington. National League standings list San Francisco St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other teams, with Houston at Los Angeles and New York at Milwaukee among Friday results and upcoming games.

Colts Tommy Davis Dodger Los Angeles Carl Warwick Howie Goss D Roebuck Baltimore New York Detroit Cleveland Chigo Minnesota Kansas City Boston Washington San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Houston United Press International Kansas Clevel Ramos Buzhardt Pizarro McBride Kansas _ City Stigman Wickersham Morehead Rudolph Sanford Fisher Jackson Manaffey Simmons Friend O'Toole Cisco Burdette Drysdale Brunet

Women s Bowling Points Swift Feeds Coast to Coast

Swift and Mace lead the bowling results with high team scores and individual figures from the General Site, Fareway, Hy-Vee, and A and W. Dorothy Henry tops among individuals in the competition with notable game and series marks.

Swift Lowass Mace Motor Co Fareway Advance Ross Mace Coast Dorothy Pat Henry Dorothy Pat E Henry Terson

Citizenship Emphasis Grows in 4 H Programs

Merritt Canada notes 4 H leadership work aims to build responsible citizens through Citizenship Short Courses at the National 4 H Center in Washington D C. In 1962, 133 Iowa 4 H members joined 2,000 from 20 states across 13 sessions. Washington County plans a June summer course and sends 27 members plus 3 sponsors to Washington D C for the conference.

Citzenshp Merritt Canada Washington County Washington D.C Towa Iowa Town State University Washington, D.C

Bandits Grab Cash In Liquor Store Robbery

Two men entered Pete's Liquor Store in College Park Maryland and held up the cashier with a pistol demanding money and “funny stuff.” They escaped with $400 in cash, fled in a beat-up Packard, which broke down on Route 1. Police dog Blitz nabbed George Jones 55. one suspect remained at large.

College Park Pete Blitz George Jones Jones

Understanding Trichinosis and Medical Specialists

This column explains trichinosis from undercooked pork and the parasite Trichinella, noting its preventability through thorough cooking and routine meat inspection. It also defines common medical specialists like Pediatrician Orthopedist Obstetrician Dermatologist Otolaryngologist Ophthalmologist Gynecologist, urging readers to consult their own doctor for personal health issues.

Industrious Club Bonnets Highlight Keota Event

Mrs Letha Statler hosted the Industrious Club meeting in Keota with each member creating an aster bonnet. A silver purse from the club was given to Scott Joseph Seiren. Several local families were noted visiting, with Easter vacation plans and a plant and bulb exchange in the next meeting hosted by Mrs Anna Fisher.

Leon Vogel Edgar Bandy Darlene Merlyn Detweil Darl Gilliland Daryl Baughman Oime Darl

Local plumbers and staff boost Easter work pace

A fragmentary notice shows Pence, a local plumber and refrigeration man, helping a crew with a heavy workload. Griffin and Lins lead the plumbing department as they anticipate better service, with Easter plans and a focus on efficiency amid long-standing staff.

Clare Griffin John Lins Iny Dept

Leadership Day Awards Banquet Honors ISU Men

Ten years ago at Ames Iowa State College honored Jenard Sweeten Donald Cress and Quentin Jenkins for leadership service character and scholarship invited to the Leadership Day Awards Banquet this week.

Jenard ¥. Sweeten W. M. Tweeten Washington Donald D. Cress HM. Cress Riverside Quentin A. Jenkins Charles Jenkins Ainsworth Iowa State College Ames

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