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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1964
Page
6
Editorial excerpt discusses Washington's 125th anniversary preparations led by General Chairman Walter Farrell and Lt-Chairman Fred Downing. It highlights the Beards for unity, recalls Washington's 100th celebration, and notes earlier beard growth in 1939. A humorous reminiscence about cavalry life follows.
Dorothy notes a quirky Sunday item about a 42 mile walking race between a man and a Tennessee walking horse. The man won, prompting reflection on speed and pace between humans and animals.
Four space age headlines from inside pages of a Cedar Rapids Gazette issue reflect evolving near term space ambitions. Galactic Explosion Is Showering Oxygen for Moon Landings signals bold plans, while Dyna-Soar Loss Shocks readers as the new year turns, hinting at aerospace program setbacks.
Riverside reports the Thomann family welcomed a daughter born December 3 at Fairfield hospital marking the fourth female child in the Thomann line. Grandparents and great grandparents are named, along with several other local births and New Year gatherings in the community.
Keota residents report Brigham Young is patient in Rochester Minnesota at St Marys Hospital room 219 after major surgery on Thursday. Friends are encouraged to send get well wishes while he recovers. Town Tuesday Jan 7 1964.
A shallow discovery in 1963 near Keota Iowa sparked wide interest as oil flowing from a 1000 foot well revived hopes of large deposits. Despite skepticism from geologists and a small yield at first the story drew many operators from several states seeking lucrative leases and potential profits while highlighting the risks and enduring appeal of wildcat drilling in America.
New York UPI reports four cent per pound ground coffee increases for wholesalers by Albert Ehlers Inc Folger Coffee Co and MJR Co following General Foods lead The adjustments take effect immediately and are driven by competitive conditions with Ehlers noting a likely follow on for instant coffee
South in three notrump follows a counting method to deduce West's original distribution after a sequence of plays. By cashing hearts and clubs and observing West's discards East signals become clear, allowing South to force a club return and secure three notrump. The article encourages precise counting, not complex math, as a practical bridge tactic.
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