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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1962
Page
5
An editorial piece ponders aging business life of Foster Bagge while recalling a humorous domestic scene with Henry the cat. The writer recounts neighborhood characters, friendly chats with Cliff Snyder and Steve McBride, and a fall by Vera Bailey, ending with reflections on health and resilience.
Finland pursues steady growth with a 6 percent GNP rise and a per capita income near 7000 dollars while maintaining Western ties. The nation relies on metalworking expansion and West European trade, amid cautious relations with the Soviet Union and a strong export focus on pulp and paper.
In a women’s pairs contract, West opens hearts and mutters Sorry, part ner after a misplay. Declarer spots singleton clubs, ruffs hearts, and uses unusual diamond and club finesses to reach a successful slam. West’s slip proves costly and the article ponders bridge psychology and play.
A writer suffers muscle spasms tied to emotional stress from a promotion and work anxiety. Susie’s fingers cramp when taking dictation yet can perform other tasks. hypnosis and relaxants are suggested. The piece notes similar issues in other occupations and hints at a film blurb about Zotz.
Burundi releases an eighteen stamp set featuring animals and a bar blocked name, while Spanish Colonies issue twelve stamps across Fernando Po Ifni Rio Muni and Spanish Sahara. East Germany debuts a six stamp Helsinki Youth Festival set in four blocks plus two se-tenants. Algeria overprints EA on three stamps. Malaya issues a triangular three stamp set on language. Ethiopia issues three airport stamps for UN Congo activities. Laos joins Anti Malaria with a three stamp large bilingual set.
A new junior high on the southwest edge of Washington opens as the town planned, with a modern one story design 25 acres of grounds and equipment including wood shop sheet metal and electrical work rooms a full gymnasium and auditorium stage library and dining area. The building features an east main entrance offices conference room and teacher rest area a south kitchen and a heating plant with gas and fuel oil. Public tours and an education week are planned as students and parents inspect the state of the art facility and its upcoming use this fall.
Washington report says the president of the flight engineers union denies plans for an FAA approved training program at Eastern Air Lines to substitute pilots for striking engineers. Ron A Brown claims no change in training. FAA chief Halaby urged possible guidance rather than action. Senator Morse criticizes approval as aiding a strike, while Senator Smathers urges Halaby to approve or adjust. Labor Secretary Gold berg plans talks with Eastern president Macintyre to resume bargaining.
City officials issue a building permit for remodeling the Joe Falk storefront, authorizing work on the shop's exterior and front facade.
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