Editorials Thought for the Day on Fear and Freedom
The piece argues Americans should not fear Soviet threats while criticizing domestic government overreach. It cites J Edgar Hoover on communist lawlessness and warns of a $390 billion debt and timid attitudes that could erode democracy. Gulliver imagery shows small habits binding large freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Communist Party
U. S
Soviet Union
B. B. Hickenlooper
Hoover
Gulliver
Twelve Things to Remember and Other Old Readings
A compendium of reflections on success and virtue with commentary on time value work simplicity character kindness example duty economy patience talent origin and more. The piece references Marshall Field rules and notes on Linotype history plus assorted anecdotes from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field
Twin City
Minneapolis
Minn
Journal
Medical myths and safety tips from 1958
A miscellany of health notes warns polio vaccination helps curb intestinal spread and cautions against indiscriminate drug use. It discusses a pill for chomonal infections, new antibiotics, and safe home fire practices for Christmas trees. Also mentions insect sprays and travel jet lag.
Learn to Count a Bridge Hand From a Becker Deal
West leads spades. South ducks two rounds then wins third and uses discards to infer West has five spades two hearts two clubs. After cashing A K hearts and A K clubs, South deduces West has four diamonds and executes a sequence leading to a diamond finesse for the ninth trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Ddi
King Peatures
West
Fast
Declarer
South
East
Kensington Club Holds Annual Holiday Dinner
The Kensington Club gathered at Mrs. Roy Wood’s home for its annual Christmas dinner. Eleven members and guest Mrs. Agnes Bowman attended. Bible verse roll call preceded prayers and program readings. Secret sisters were revealed and new names drawn for next year. next meeting Jan 3.
Ainsworth and Nearby Families Share Christmas Events
Local families gathered for pre Christmas dinners and visits in Ainsworth and Washington. Attendance included the Norris, Trotter, Boyd, and Jones families with meals at Crawfords ville and Sunny Haven. Ainsworth residents welcomed Mrs Bowman and MYF members attended The Messiah at Iowa Wesleyan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper Ettes 1-H Club
Glen Lord
Nancy Wood
Christie Proll
Sunny Haven
the Pines Rest Homes
Washington
MYF
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mr. Pleasant
Boy Recovers After Sled Collision Injury
A student suffered a facial wound over his right eye in a Saturday night sled crash. He received several stitches at Washington County Hospital and returned to school on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darwin
Tierra del Fuego
South America
Washington County Hospital
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The
Aramco World
Egypt
Kennedy
White House
Sockum Ridge
Washington County
Algona
Saud
National Wildlife Federation
Baltimore
Borton Tery
Franternal Order of Police
B. Jay Becker
Agia
Washington Oil CO
Kensington Club
Dor
Vimo
Mower Service
Nancy
Smiths
Ainsworth
Tom Trotter
Bill Trotter
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Norval Norris
Mary
Cathy
Bettendorf
Lee Norris
Norbert Norris
Patty
Linda
Robert Debbie
Cindy
Darold Jones
Williams
Crawfordsville
Ernest Bowman
Nellie Jones
Burke McCreedy
Mrs. Bowman
Cleo Orris
Ralph Boyd
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Lee Hunt
Lloyd Edwards
Ronnie Coon
Lloyd Coon
Evening Journal
Frigidaire
Seeey
Leo and
Norma Beauchamp
John Corey
Dick Stalder
Orville Flory
X Happy
BY Ernie Bushmiller
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