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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
9
The Washington Evening Journal reflects on Jeremiah's covenant, notes editorial wit about credit in professions, and discusses the August 1963 local option election. It cautions that the outcome favored no over yes and argues liquor should be carefully controlled rather than total prohibition.
The piece contrasts dramatic miners rescue with widespread auto crash deaths, arguing the miners became real individuals while car fatalities were treated as mere statistics. It emphasizes personal names, families, photographs, and shared sorrow over the miners’ ordeal.
An Iowa State Tax Commission plan would require property assessments statewide to reach at least 27 percent of market value. Iowa averages 24 percent with rural land higher than urban. Washington county towns already exceed 27 percent while farm land sits around 25.7 percent. The piece notes higher valuations can boost aid and borrowing, but taxes rise only with spending.
The Algona Advance notes annual waste on Iowa primary roads hits $100000 from beer cans and litter. Drinking beer on highways and throwing litter are cited as two offenses. Cans hinder mowing and may damage equipment, with many more miles of county roads also affected.
The piece recounts Castro nationalizing the U S embassy in Havana and ordering Swiss diplomats to leave, Switzerland protesting as a violation of diplomacy, and Castro ultimately not expelling them. It questions Swiss influence and asks when Swiss officials last visited Washington.
The new Ames atomic research reactor facility uses five foot thick high density concrete mixed by Roberson Bros. Ready Mix, weighing heavier than standard concrete to shield radiation. Financed by the Atomic Energy Commission at 4.6 million dollars, the reactor delivers 5000 kilowatt thermal power for basic materials research and safety features protect staff and surroundings.
In Taranto Italy 15 year old Cataldo Ranieri operates a Goodyear tire dealership and more. He buys stocks repairs tires and tubes handles deliveries contracts and correspondence to run his thriving business. His family relies on his work to support them after his father's death. He works 11 to 12 hours daily and plans to drive legally only in three years. He can apply for a scooter license at 16.
On The Record Deeds recount two transactions. Raymond J. Van Zile and wife transfer to Iva M. Roberts a parcel 132 feet north of the southeast corner of block 2. A correction deed is noted for the same area. Oral L. York and wife deed to Clif ford A. Thompson executor a 62 foot wide north portion of lot 1 block 1 OP West Chester via quitclaim.
In a south in three notrump, West leads diamonds and East must decide whether to duck or win. South can force nine tricks by club establishment if East ducks the king and second club, but if East plays the ace early, South still can reach the nine. The double dummy idea demonstrates the value of ducking the queen of clubs to preserve entries and control.
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