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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1963
Page
4
Washington readers follow the Ames municipal court case testing whether a city ban on telephone solicitation is a nuisance or invasion of privacy. The column notes the broader implications for similar practices and hints at Cuba crisis settlement failures while offering linguistic reflections on word origins.
The piece critiques the Kennedy administration over Cuba, calling its policy a burden and accusing officials of deception to the public. It cites Senator Keating’s higher Russian troop estimates as more accurate than official counts and notes conflict with critics over Cuba coverage and facts.
Observations on wealth and the economy noting false shortcuts to riches and fame. The piece quips that a lame duck seeks only a job for injury relief and warns against overclaiming progress toward true eminence.
Des Moines reports nearly 100000 Iowans signed petitions urging liquor by the glass while only about six thousand opposed signatures reached lawmakers. Rep. Riley Dietz notes petitions influence floor debate and predicts a House decision around April 1. Also outlined are possible Highway Commission appointments, upcoming tax package votes, and proposed marriage counseling legislation shaping the legislature’s spring agenda.
The Perry Chief discusses Congress proposed bills to reduce or end payroll withholding of federal income tax. It argues withholding dulls awareness of tax costs, shapes views on government, and notes political resistance. It muses on life after a year without withholdings and changes in tax mindset.
A column marks George Washington’s 231st birthday and reviews his religious life. It cites his oath prayer So help me God and his inaugural prayers, noting his Episcopalian faith and belief in divine providence guiding the nation.
Article analyzes bidding choices for five sample bridge hands with dealer and two-suit balance. Recommends notrump opening with 16 to 18 points in hand 1 heart missing, favors diamond or spade over heart in others, and outlines reasoning for each hand’s best opening bid under standard notrump or suit-based schemes.
Notes recount ordinary home life through varied vignettes about telephone greetings large pecans and hickory nuts from a Texas grown crop, a fallen old hickory tree used for heat, and a missing four month old Dalmatian puppy later found very thin. Duke the coach dog returned alone prompting questions about the missing puppy and its fate.
A Washington column honors the nation’s founder on a November 26 anniversary. The piece cites an encyclopedia tribute calling him the father of his country, noting his energy, businesslike mind, justice, and indomitable will.
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