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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1962
Page
4
A brief piece asserts the gospel as the power of God for salvation to all who believe, highlighting the Christian call to Jews and Greeks and acknowledging forces that maim and destroy while affirming redemption through Christ.
A collection of light anecdotes and notes from the community including Christmas card mishaps in 1962 and 1966, a printer error turning Ischudy into a joke, a fire fundraising moment, family traditions, Santa memories, machine aided shopping humor, large Thanksgiving gatherings, Foster Ott Drug Store history, Earl Morrall nickname No Toe, and seasonal reflections from multiple local papers.
UPI analysis argues that non defense outlays far exceed defense costs and drive deficits. It notes 1954 vs 1961 non defense expenses rose from 20.6 to 36.8 billion, an 80 percent increase, and projects 1963 deficits with rising interest costs. The piece critiques Kennedy budget revisions and warns of debt service growth.
President Kennedy tested the Pentagon hot lines linking distant command posts to Washington. Aimed at foolproof control of nuclear forces, the secret war rooms were observed during two rapid visits to military sites, signaling top priority in rapid alert communications.
A National Geographic Society report lauds English as a universal tongue. It credits English with global reach in aviation and science while tracing its origins to Teutonic roots and later European and colonial influences. The piece notes about 300 million speak English, second only to Chinese, with Hindustani as a close third.
Florida endures rare December Arctic air with widespread frost that damaged citrus groves and vegetable fields. Officials warn of halved orange yields, widespread property and water pipe damage, and migrant labor rushed to salvage fruit for juice. The Florida Citrus Commission acts to prevent frozen fruit shipments.
In the World Olympiad match between India and Chile in Turin 1960, the Indian South achieved a six no trump contract despite three unsuccessful finesses. West led a spade. declarer secured the ace, overrode heart discards, and finished the hand with the slam.
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