Editorials and reflections on crime and politics in 1963 England
A Washington Evening Journal column surveys the 1963 Brinks and Cape Cod rail and mail robberies by English criminals, praising Scotland Yard’s speedy pursuit, and contrasts it with American lore. It then critiques political rhetoric, proposing a Pure Politics Administration to curb misrepresentation and the lingering power of government “patent medicine” promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James
Dillinger
Brinks
Cape Cod
Scotland Yard
Editorial ad urges neat dress for boys and timely wardrobe habits
A Jersey newspaper notes a Klein Clothing Co advertorial as editorial urging boys to dress well. It argues attire shapes conduct and that graduating in dress-up clothes boosts readiness for work, criticizing casual sport shirts for job applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Klothing Co
FDA push reshapes old patent medicine era
A reflection on how the Pure Food and Drug Act ended flamboyant claims for remedies like Panortho and how the FDA now requires labeling and proven effects for antibiotics. The piece notes possible market losses for cough syrups sprays and deodorants and questions broader regulatory impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Driving Cheek to Cheek and Safer Roads Ahead
An essay urges steering away from romance behind the wheel as risky behavior in today’s traffic. It notes no figures exist on accidents caused by wooing drivers but argues passion distracts and could be fatal. Public opinion and education are proposed as the best remedies.
Unhappy Facts Behind U S Discount Rate Increase
UPI analysis explains the Federal Reserve rate hike as a response to a U S balance of payments deficit. The piece notes U S foreign dollar claims exceed gold backing capacity, risking a crisis if foreigners demand gold, and cites Byrd calling it a serious financial problem.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
U.S
The
American Institute For Economic Research At
Great Bar
Rington
Harry F. Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Byrd
Free World
Roosevelt
Citizens Foreign
Regents study bond route for 18.5 million dorm project
The University of Iowa board of regents hires Paul D. Speer to advise on financing a dormitory program. New projects totaling 18.5 million await financing with possible bond sales and $18 million in outstanding loans may be refunded. Speer could earn 60 to 70 thousand dollars over two years plus bond-based fees. The panel also seeks a successor to retiring President Virgil Hancher, forming a committee with faculty alumni and administration to screen candidates.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Board of Regents
Paul D. Speer
Chicago
Speer
Iowa
Iowa State
State College
Dancer
New York
Virgil Hancher
University of Iowa
Jerry Kollros
J. Roger Porter
College of Medicine
Charles Davidson
College of Law
John Greer
Spencer
SUI Alumni Association
Mason Ladd
Maurice B. Crabbe
Eagle Grove
Regents
Hancher
Wilbur Molison
Grinnell
Stanley Redeker
Boone
Joseph Rosenfield
Mel Wolf
Waterloo
Alfred Noehren
SUI
Who Asked That a TV game idea from UPI column
A columnist proposes a new TV show Where the guest blindfolded guesses the panelists The six reader questions target figures such as Averell Harriman Konrad Adenauer Grace Kelly Lyndon Johnson Lady Bird John Profumo and Bonita Granville Wrather with panelists named in parentheses
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Ellen Gershenson
Elizabeth Taylor
Miss Gershenson
Miss Taylor
Averell Harriman
Bonita Granville Wrather
Bonita Granville
Hollywood
Konrad Adenauer
Prince Rainier
Lady Bird
John Profumo
Lassie
Kidney Dialysis and Weight Loss Spotlight in Medical Columns
The article explains kidney dialysis as a life saving treatment for uremia, highlighting the kidney’s role and advances in artificial machines. It also shares a striking obesity case of a woman who lost 145 pounds before pregnancy, shed 84 during pregnancy, and delivered a healthy baby, with further weight loss after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of Medicine
I. Fink
University of Tennessee Medical School
Blackwood helps avoid slam woes in contract bridge game
In a Becker column example North-South reach six spades after Blackwood over one club. An out of turn diamond lead by East misleads North, costing North-South a potential seven notrump versus six spades. South could have forced West to avoid diamonds and achieve seven notrump.
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Blackwood
North
South
East
West
Tes Syndicate, Inc
Winfield Man To Teach at WACO
Melvin Bergstrom of Winfield has signed to teach mathematics at WACO Junior High School Wayland. He holds a BA from the State University of Iowa and a teaching certificate from Iowa Wesleyan College. Vacancies remain in French and business education at WACO High School. The board approved the coming year's budget at a special session.
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Olds
Melvin Bergstrom
Winfield
Waco
Wayland
Bergstrom
State University of Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Waco High School
Board of Education
Washim Eventing Journal editorial and staff listings
The Washim Eventing Journal of Washington Iowa lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president advertising director, Charles Morris news editor, Bruce Cowden contributing editor, and Howard Hazen production superintendent. The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and entered as second class matter under the Act of March 3 1879. Includes membership in several press associations and audit bureau. Rural subscription rates show 3 months 3.00 6 months 5.50 1 year outside Iowa 10.60 and per year by carrier in Washington 20.00 with weekly carrier rate 0.40.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of
Germany still key to stable Europe and U S ties
The Palais Schaumburg in Bonn shapes Western policy as West Germany stands as Europe’s stability hinge. Washington weighs options with Bonn’s chancellor residence as De Gaulle’s influence and Common Market issues gridlock Europe. The piece notes U S support for reunification and caution over East German recognition amid NATO and Warsaw Pact dynamics.
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Bonn
Palais Schaumburg
Charles de Gaulle
France
United States
Germany
Europe
de Gaulle
Konrad Adenauer
Bundestag
Britain
West Germany
U. S
U.S
NATO
East Germany
Dean Rusk
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Washington Evening Journal
Lord
Jeremiah
Gwendolyn
Profumo
Christine
Dr. Ward
England
Mandy Rice-Davies
London
America
Mr. Big
Riviera
Post Office Department
Supt. McArthur
CID
Criminal Investigation Department
Mikwash
Leigh Soule
YMCA
Quietus
Prin
Ottumwn Courier
By Lyle C. Wilson
United Press International
S.u.l
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
David Dancer
Dick West
Nedy
Max Adenauer
Grace Kelly
Lyndon Johnson
Dr. Coleman
B. Jay Becker
North Dealer
North East South West
King
Evening Journal
Washim Eventing Journal
Washington, Iowa
Phil Newsom
UPI
Soviet Union
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