Rail plan overlooks Iowa but could revive midwest rail travel
In a Burlington Hawk-Eye excerpt, the piece argues that rail policy should focus on intermediate routes like Des Moines to Chicago and Chicago to St. Louis, with small but meaningful stops to revive passenger trains. It contends medium length trips offer best potential gains over longer cross country runs.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago-St. Louis
St. Louis-Minneapolis
Shining Eyes and Daily Quips From L. M. Boyd
A breezy syndicated column notes odd beliefs and curiosities from readers and observers. It ponders human quirks, light reflex in animal eyes, love anxiety among engaged couples, a tongue in cheek Q and A, and a window into mid century household humor. The piece closes inviting letters to the columnist.
Famous Hand From 1962 World Championship Contract Bridge Match
The article analyzes a bridge deal from the Great Britain versus North America 1962 world championship. It details bidding sequences, overcalls, and contracts, noting the successful six clubs by Murray and Coon and the four-spade line that could have yielded six spades. It ends with a teaser for the next segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
North America
Rose
Gardener
Mathe
King Fearus
van der Porten
Murray
Coon
Christmas Books Brighten Library Selections and Shows
The library shelves festive titles and a special book cart display for Christmas reading in both children's and main rooms. New arrivals include The Christmas Book by James Reeves, Castles of Europe by William Anderson, and Prayers and Living by Parker and St. Johns. Donations include Amalie's Story and For Us the Living. An art show features Larry Custer, a student from Indian Hills Community College, highlighting local talent.
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Library Service
James Reeves
Europe
William Anderson
William R. Parker
Elaine St. Johns
Medger Evers
Robert Wead
Larry Custer
Larry
Indian Hills Community College
Washington
Washington Evening Journal credits and pricing outline
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder president and editor, William Shannon vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris managing editor, and others. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail, with various regional distinctions and annual pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Iowa
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Updike Novel Volume Explores Middle-Aged Writer
John Updike's collection In This Sign by Beck gathers seven stories, five first appearing in The New Yorker. The volume portrays an appealing middle aged author with a sense of mental plateau.
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Beck
The
New Yorker
John Updike
Pekin Middle School bands perform in gym concert
The Pekin Middle School advanced and intermediate bands gave a varied program Monday in the school gym directed by Miss Connie Meeker. Nearby social notes mention guests of Kathryn Jones and local events such as Open House at Hoskins Farm Supply, December Pack and Club meetings, and Christmas activities in Richland.
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Richland
Dee
Pekin Middle School
Connie Meeker
Kathryn Jones
Harold Wehrman
Harvey Hinshaw
Eldora
Miss Jones
Dickeys Prairie Home Hoskins Farm Supply
Charles Blakely
Lions
Clay Club
Rubio
Cedric Wolcott
Blanche Cline
Jim Wolcott
Frank Mayer
Carroll Morgan
Fayle Schultz
Des Moines
A. E. Erskin
Richland Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Santa Claus
Richland Friends Church
Everett Nichols
Paul Nichols
Donnie
Muscatine
Jerry Nichols
Social Security Representative to Visit Washington Post Office
A Social Security representative will be in Washington at the Post Office on Wednesday December 16 from 9 30 a m to noon to assist the public.
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Social Security
Washington
Post Office
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Evening Journal
Railpax
Mr. Volpe
Secretary of Transportation
New York
Miami
Denver
New Orleans
West Coast
California
Tannenbaum
Burlington
Midwest
By W. H. Marriott
L. M. Boyd
Vietnam
Kentucky
Mary Noble
Quick
U.S
A. Zachery Taylor
Bardwell
Stanford
Loyola
Duke
Tulant
Harvard
Princeton
Auburn
Cornell
P.O
Seattle
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Priscilla
PORN
UBM IL
B. Jay Becker
AKS
Ace of Diamonds
West
Res Syndicate, Inc
Critical Play
Public Library
Thyra Ferre Bjorn
Noel B. Gerson
Margaret Sanger
Amalie
Julie McDonald
America
Joanne Greenberg
Barbara Walters
Nika Hazelton
Kenneth Neville
Virginia McKenna
James Michener
Joe Hill
Labor
Gibbs M. Smith
Jane Watson
Bonnie and
Bill Rutherford
Jeanette Eyerly
Maurice Sendak
Natalie Carlson
Mel Ellis
Carli Lakian
Sam
Judith Vierst
Duncan Emrich
Margaret C. Taylor
Library
Washington Evening Journal
North Marion Ave
Fider, Shannon & Co.,, Inc
Pekin
Mrs. Don Long
South Second Ave
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