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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal presents a series of observations on character and courtesy. It praises neighbors who turn off car lights and roll up windows in rain, explains necktie knots for teens, and commends posters promptly removed after events as good civic practice.
A Charles City Press note reviews Governor Hughes who spoke at Drake University politics panel and hinted at a 1964 re election bid. The piece argues voters should not overreact, noting Hughes is a Democratic nominee threat to Republicans and must win renomination. It calls him an ambitious, capable chief executive with clear ideas and strong communication.
Russ Vifquain and wife stopped in en route to Ames from Davenport, recalling 1917 to 1919 when he taught agriculture and coached there. The pair toured town, visited old sites, and discussed changes, including new industry, streets, and the county fairgrounds plans.
A UPI report explains the complex postal process from drop box to doorstep and how 5cent stamps and ZIP codes aim to speed delivery. The piece notes eight readers and sixteen steps, from stacker to casing, with human error risk and futuristic machine sorting.
The Post Office Department promotes faster delivery by urging corporations to split deposits, uses ABCD to assure 3 pm delivery for letters dropped before 11 am, and tests VIM in a San Francisco high rise. Future notes include postman challenges with dogs and women.
Prairie Flower news notes visitations and family gatherings. Ezra Smiths joined by relatives in Burlington and at Sherman Graham's home. Families from Fairfield Fort Worth and Minnesota are mentioned preceding a farewell dinner for Manley Chase and family.
In the Netherlands windmills can be bought for one guilder but buyers sign restoration obligations raising costs to about 20000 guilders. Government and local groups cover 50 percent of repairs, with annual stipends of 500 guilders for new owners. Of 977 mills, 400 store materials or stand idle while many rest on history. Dutch authorities are determined to keep windmills going despite costs.
Calico California once boomed in the 1880s with rich silver mines and 4000 residents. Walter Knott restored the decayed mining town at a cost over 700000, turning it into a tourist site where visitors ride old mine shafts and view dusty antiques. The ghost town preserves saloons, a Boothill, and epitaphs while attracting thousands by car each year.
South wins the ace of hearts at trick one then forces West to unblock an ace by a diamond play. East returns a heart or diamond, but with correct timing South gains nine tricks. the opening ace and win of the ten of hearts at the right moment are crucial to make 3NT.
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