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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
9
A collage of reader questions and Abby advice covers public smoking etiquette, loneliness of an only child, tip etiquette for beauty shop owners, and personal letters. The notes include opinions on cigarette smoke versus teeth cleaning, desires for a brother or sister, and guidance on how to write letters.
Iowa tax data from 1942 to 1962 show state and local expenditures rising from 55.3 million on education in 1942 to 119.5 million funneled into local governments in 1961. By 1960 per capita taxes reached 205.47 dollars, with education and highways as major spending areas and sales and income taxes driving growth.
The Washington Evening Journal reports dramatic jumps in rural subscription and license costs. Town residents now pay higher weekly carrier rates and several million dollars more annually for motor vehicle and operator licenses compared with 1999 figures.
An article by Dr Harry J Johnson discusses alcohol use and driving risks. It explains alcoholism as an unstable trait, notes no medical drink for intoxication, advises against mixing drinking with driving, and highlights how one drink can slow responses. It cites studies on two hours after two drinks before driving and emphasizes personal sensitivity. The piece references The Life Extension Foundation Guide to Better Health and notes copyright 1959.
MSU economics professor Mordechai Kremin argues the Peace Corps could expand into business enterprises abroad. The plan envisions American firms partnering with private or foreign governments to start local plants, with termination dates and indigenous ownership rights. Large companies would be excluded to avoid reluctance from U.S. firms and fears of exploitation.
South wins six no trump after a clever sequence in a contract bridge hand. West, led by queen of clubs, finds himself defending with limited discard options while declarer orchestrates a cross ruff, cashing powers in clubs and diamonds to force a winning line.
Washington reports a health care bill from five Republican senators aims to back Medicare via Social Security funds. The measure mirrors prior proposals but adds coverage for an estimated 2.5 million seniors, offers private hospital plan options, lets private groups and states aid administration, and proposes a separate health insurance trust fund.
Mr and Mrs David were dinner guests at the Parl Herr home in honor of Mrs Gordon for her birthday. Mrs Matt Wehr Dorothy Delores were Sunday evening guests at Harold Wehr home. Mr and Mrs Marvin Crinle spent Thursday evening at Clyde Cribe home. Mr and Mrs Dale Dann attended the funeral of Nellie Gooden of Wellman Monday. Michael Augustine went along to Dubuque and Sunday with Michael. Lindon Harding called his mother saying he would start six months of Navy service in Memphis. Michael spent Friday evening with cousin Ronnie Augustine at the basketball game in Keola. Mabel Gordon and I attended the potluck dinner Tuesday in Mrs Paul Kendal's home.
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