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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
4
The article argues for wrestling joining the high school athletic program as a worthy, gentlemanly sport. It explains rules, weight classes, and benefits for boys, noting meets scheduled with area schools and the coach’s optimism about the Washington squad. It traces wrestling’s ancient roots and its role in building strength, appetite, and confidence.
The case against Adolf Eichmann in open Jerusalem court finds him guilty of genocide and complicity with the Nazi regime. While some urge the death penalty, others propose life imprisonment or a public life of stigma to embody his murderous guilt and teach future generations.
The piece surveys Cold War anxieties and public attitudes toward Khrushchev, noting reduced war fears since five years ago, Soviet guard at talks, and questions about Soviet failures. It mocks Cuba seizures, Cuban property losses, and threads of satire about modern life and space quests.
An article on a contract bridge hand from a masters pair championship shows North South failing to make six spades when Blackwood four notrump is used. Many tables reached six spades down. Norths misbid over Blackwood and some Norths doubled with voids. East West pairs share the humor of the failed contracts.
Police search the tangled marital history of Dorothy Ethel Robinette, a 32 year old who surrendered in Long Beach after arriving from San Diego. She admitted six marriages and one divorce plus using a former husband’s name as she travels under different identities. Her claimed maiden name is Dorothy Meyer.
A collage of questions and answers from Inside You And Yours including diabetic bread low sodium vs low carb, fertility tests from ovulation tapes, exercises for health, and medical clarifications on artery hardening and red blood cell counts. Copyright 1958 King Features.
Richland notices report junior Adrian son of Mr and Mrs Howard Adrian fractures a collar bone during football. Several local stories follow including community events and town notes about lighting, clubs, and local officials.
Washington County lamb producers are invited to attend the All Iowa Sheep Day at Iowa State University in Ames on Thursday December 14 County Extension Director Jim Frier says the program will feature marketing technique discussions to boost lamb demand in the United States and a report on Missouri sheep practices for Iowa producers. Washington County farmers raised about 8700 lambs in 1960 with Highland English River Lime Creek Dutch Creek and Seventy-Six townships leading production. Lamb feeding occurs on farms in Washington and Marion Townships as a smaller enterprise.
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