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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
4
An Iowa editorial argues laws must apply impartially, addressing Amish schooling and teacher qualifications. It supports home rule for cities, urging legislators to grant broad, not restricted, local governance and to consider practical reforms in education and government authority.
The piece notes 56 cards per American family in 1961 and praises varied Christmas cards while critiquing commercialization. It stresses personal meaning in cards and the rush to see morning mail, ending with a reflection on voting and civic life.
Rep. Robert Naden, Webster City Republican, slated to become Iowa’s 60th General Assembly Speaker, signals a study of liquor law changes. He aims to push a bill after committee review and floor debate, while pursuing revenue plans and a GOP legislative program with governor-elect Hughes.
The piece argues that China’s attack on India shifts the Kashmir dispute toward settlement. Nehru faces refocused leverage to push a negotiated end with Pakistan, while Ayub Khan risks political collapse if talks fail. The outlook ties shifts in regional power to renewed diplomacy and possible realignment.
In a contract bridge tale, South an owl and North a pussycat face a six notrump slam. A mule West refuses to learn conventions while a mongoose doubles to signal a lead, leading to a clever endgame and a cooked goose.
A kitchen window diary describes organizing appliance papers in a single envelope with date and store, notes a 30 cup coffee maker gift, and recalls a cold spell with frozen faucets. It includes a chicken casserole recipe with crackers, eggs, milk, and broth, baked in a deep pan.
The Dan Ryan Expressway, touted as the world's widest road with up to 14 lanes, opens Saturday linking Chicago’s Loop with the South Side. The project boosts Chicago’s expressway mileage to 200 at a cost exceeding $1.2 billion and signals further routes toward a regional web including I-80 and the Tri-State Tollway. Mayor Daley questions continuing further cuts.
Poultrymen can reduce disease outbreaks by seven modern steps from Iowa State University expert Paul Walther. Steps include a yearly 2 to 4 week break from production with cleaning, sourcing disease-free chicks, preventing outside contamination, rodent control, proper disposal of dead birds, accurate records and vet checks, and farm tailored vaccination plans.
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