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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1962
Page
4
A devotional note cites scripture from Peter and emphasizes trusting the Heavenly Father to guide and sustain the godly through life’s dangers and temptations, ending with assurance of divine deliverance.
Local column recalls friendships between Jim Tucker and Kim Robertson as the Tucker family moves to Denver. It notes pets Simmie and Schatze and their deaths, a misdated bank check, a historic table-dessert dish from Foster Ott & Company, and a visiting president praising Washington’s Christmas decor.
In post election Europe, Charles de Gaulle of France and Konrad Adenauer of West Germany face pivotal outcomes. De Gaulle's landslide gives him a mandate for three more years, while Adenauer grapples with Strauss’s arrest crisis and a Bavaria vote that tests his coalition. The influence spans the European Market Britain seeks, Western ties with the USSR and the United States, and domestic political stability.
London observers say Labour gains in by elections and waning public support for the Conservatives hint at a near end to the 11 year Tory rule. Harold Wilson notes parties rush to elections to preempt crises while Macmillan may resign within months amid debate over Europe and the Common Market.
The Iowa State Board of Regents weighs long range building plans and funding for 1965–1973, seeking $118 million in eight years with 22 million proposed for 1963–64. Considered financing options include revenue bonds, special state tax or fee pledges, general obligation bonds, combination bonds, building authorities, and student building fees.
Red Cross Gray Men from Washington County assisted at the Iowa City VA hospital this week. Notable workers include Charles Livingston, Harvey Davis, Delmar Yoder, Tom Strickler, F. L. Strickler, Ralph Stout, Walter Sheets, Harry Chamberlin, Clyde Brown and J. B. Walker. Gray Ladies listed are Mrs. R. A. Baumgartner, Mrs. Meryl Steele, Mrs. Ray Cox, Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Walter Sheets. They also served at the county hospital alongside many others.
South in a notrump deal chooses hearts as the lead to establish three spades three hearts two diamonds and a club. Declarer must start with hearts to guarantee nine tricks as the other suits risk surrendering the contract. West leads spades and learns dummy’s queen early.
A grandmother recalls a worn intimate letter as the best Christmas gift, highlighting love over money. The essay reflects on Christmas as a plural, family bond beyond outward merriment, urging inclusion and enduring circles of care.
TERRE HAUTE Ind AP A mother of 12 Bertha Iona Ford 44 a practical nurse was charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing 12 000 to 15 000 from two feeble sisters in her care The sisters Nettie Moorhead 88 and Laura 86 were shocked by her admission Detectives recovered 5 505 in cash and merchandise and found 28 000 hidden in a table area The Ford family wealth surge involved six cars and various business deals including a tavern purchase and the husband faces charges as well.
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