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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
5
In a humorous reminiscence the author recounts an early flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. The pilot warns of a suspected tire issue and precautionary gear checks. Passengers remove items from the aisle and brace for a cautious landing. The plane lands safely after a dramatic but harmless sequence.
A humorous note reviews common apostrophe errors with its possessive form versus its contraction its and its, recalling a junior high lesson on the rule. The piece contrasts wrong uses such as car s wheel and John s book with the correct restraint of omitting the apostrophe for its possessive.
Four Iowa highway patrol supervisors receive a $600 annual raise due to a law quirk that bars per diem meal allowances while in Des Moines. Col. Ted Mikesch and three others will lose about $1,000 in meals but gain salary brackets up to $9,300 plus longevity pay.
In a five hearts contract with West leading a singleton diamond, the best play is to win the diamond with the ace, cash clubs, and discard the seven of spades after East follows low. This secures the contract while the alternative line risks a three-trick loss if East holds the king.
The article notes County Pair week featuring the FFA youth group and the 4-H club, highlighting pledge ideals and new uniforms. It also previews the Sunday art show with Edna Jones as artist, and comments on summer life from traffic to parks, gardens, and community events amid a bustling 1963 season.
Television highlights list episodes and guests for The Alfred Hitchcock Hour The Jack Paar Program Sing Along With Mitch Route 66 and more. Notable items include James Mason in Captive Audience Angie Dickinson in a romantic pairing and NBC color specials with Peter Ustinov Bob Newhart Walter Slezak and Sherman.
Area television listings for Thursday through Saturday August 1 feature a mix of programs. Details are garbled but indicate special segments and cartoons in the afternoon, with weather and various hour listings scattered through the schedule.
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