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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1962

Page

5

Boxing Promoter Sees Telstar Fueling Global Boxing Gold Mine

Telstar television will spark a weekly international boxing bout seen worldwide, predicts George Parnassus the Telstar boost will push American boxing beyond domestic gains. He envisions near million-sized promoter proceeds as nations vie for dominance in boxing.

Jack Cuddy UPI Tacoma, Wash George Parnassus Telstar Global Los Angeles George New York Japan Italy Mexico Brazil England Thailand Philippines United States Germany Argentina France Venezuela Hawai Parnassus Beving Arizona Greece Phoenix Ariz Rosalie George J Parnassus Er William M. Parnassus Cal Eileen Eaton Olympic Boxing Club Europe the Orient Latin America

Junk Mail Costly Irritation Sparks Odd Postage Tale

A UPI column notes a reader faced with a 64 cent junk mail and four cent stamp return envelope. The voluntary campaigner calculates travel costs at 10 cents per mile totaling 1.68 dollars, prompting plans to mail a reply to magazine circulation manager Wilson.

Wilson

Young Swimmers Dominate Meet

In Springfield and Chicago reports, a race-filled weekend sees 16 year olds Carolyn House Sharon Finneran and Donna De Varona top the 1962 National AAU outdoor championships. House wins 200 and 1500 free events with records. Finneran doubles in 400 medley and 200 butterfly. De Varona doubles in 200 medley and 100 back.

Chicago UPI Carolyn House Sharon Finneran Los Angeles Athletic Club Donna de Varona Santa Clara Swim Club Miss House Miss Finneran Miss de Varona Wilfrud Urselmann Krefeld Germany

Stock and Rose set records in meet and heat test cancelled

Tom Stock of Indiana University equaled his 200 meter backstroke best at 2 11.5 while Murray Rose of Australia set an American 1500 meter freestyle record at 17 15. The US led the men's meet 98 to 72 over Japan. Edwards AFB planned X15 heat transfer test at 3 400 mph to 90 000 feet but it was canceled due to weather.

Miss House Miss Finneran Los Angeles A. C Tom Stock Indiana University Murray Rose Australia Edwards Afb Calif UPI Air Force Bob Rushworth

Lincoln Service offers free U S Government job testing prep

Public notice invites men and women aged 18 to 52 to prepare for U S Civil Service openings in the area over the next year. It promises high starting pay up to 446 monthly, strong job security, and broad accessibility with minimal required education. A coupon request to Lincoln Service Dept 12 Pekin Illinois provides job lists and qualification details.

U. S. Civil Service Lincoln Service Pekin Illinois U. S

Post Office Prank Raises Question About Subscriptions

A correspondent describes an attempt to mail a subscription address for delivery when Wilson is away to force a personal trip to the post office. The note hints at a moral issue and questions if this reflects Franklin’s postal idea.

Wilson Ben Franklin

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