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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
7
Editorial notes the mutual misunderstandings between Soviet visitors and Americans after six Soviet party members stayed with local hosts. The piece argues for exchange programs to bridge gaps, citing moral overlap and economic contrasts, and describes the visitors as curious yet uninformed about American life and capitalism.
In Geneva New York workers at an American Can Company plant faced a collective bargaining style decision to forego a 12 cent per hour raise and accept wage cuts of 15 cents then 10 cents on set dates to decide if the high cost plant should close. The unusual part was worker participation in the decision making.
A 1958 King Features feature outlines emphysema causes and management. It explains trapped air in damaged lungs, related symptoms, and points to treatments including bronchodilators, mucus relief, hydration, and breathing exercises. Practical tips cover bed elevation, posture, and diaphragmic breathing.
The article walks through a bridge deal where the players seek to save a loser in each suit. It details counting losers, attempting tricks with the jack of diamonds, and a sequence leading to making the contract by careful planning and luck, including gamesmanship around heart and spade plays.
On The Record Deeds list Henry L Madden and wife transferring Lot 1 Block 18 Brighton to Roy F Campbell and wife. Robert Day as administrator transfers part of Baker subdivision lot M Washington to Alfred Gingerich and wife. Mildred Nelson as executrix transfers part of Baker subdivision lot M Washington to Alfred O Gingerich and wife. Mildred E Lytle transfers Lot 4 Block 25 OP Washington to Robert A Kennedy. Tele Co transfers eight lot 1 Block 11 OP Brigh to Alan Lee. Donald E Brown and Hazel Conrad executors transfer estate land in outlot 4 Washington to Merle E Eifert.
Norwegian beauty Anna-Lisa says American men rush to kiss on first date while Norwegians date longer. Her curvaceous image is shown as a lady acrobat in the film Love Thy Neigh.
The listing names various car brands and owners including Mace Motor Ford truck Town & Country Plymouth Chrysler Wayne F Marston Oldsmobile Quaker Oars Louie C Horesowsky Chevrolet Clarence B Kaufman Edward E Simmering Rambler Harold F Ross Chevrolet Clair Darby Rambler John Dot Bauer Pontiac Roy Durian Pontiac Karl P Griggs Pontiac Frank Inez Gingerich Rambler Norman Frances Bean Chevrolet Harry D Edna M Westworth Mercury.
The U P Home reports weekend activity with Dr. W J Stewart visiting Gibson and White Oak churches after Thanksgiving in Oskaloosa. Several families attend celebrations, surprise visits, and dinners with Miss Aurora McIntyre and Miss Jessie Crawford. A gift of pine and cedar was donated for Christmas decorations.
A resident from Deland Florida writes of long friendship with subscribers of fifty years and recalls the town’s changing names. He notes his retirement from the store after nine years and fondly mentions past grocers Logan Payne Orville Elder and Harry McCall and the delivery boy Dudley Crane. He and Mrs. Lemmon flourish in a new home with their longtime friendship.
Mrs. Marsha Kierscht county school psychologist spoke to the Rotary club about special education work in county schools for students not keeping pace with regular classes. State aid covers about half. the county finances the rest under the county board of education with no tuition charged. The goal is to better fit higher level students for life and reduce dependence among lower groups.
Peggy Hesseltine returning from a three month Mercyville Ancora Hill nursing training spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs VoJ Hesseltine and sister Carol of Ames. Mr and Mrs Warren Graber and sons visited relatives in Pleasant and Earl Graber during Thanksgiving weekend.
A prestige position seeks a Sales Executive to counsel buyers on financial investments. Requires a successful record in sales, business, or teaching. Offers extensive Midwest training, insurance benefits, and opportunities in mutual funds, stocks, and bonds. Confidential interview by appointment.
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