How to Play Four Spades in Becker Contract Bridge
In a four spade contract with North as dealer, starting by winning the diamond ace and cashing the spade ace queen is discussed. The recommended line is to avoid drawing all trumps, cash the ace of hearts after two trump rounds, then continue with a low heart from dummy to guarantee the contract. If hearts are 3-2, the method costs a trick but preserves the 100 percent contract. if 4-1, it still nets the win with careful play.
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West
King
East
Res Syndicate, Inc
Library use grows as town enjoys clean, inviting building
A brief report to Washington Public Library trustees notes 1959 68 borrowing rise from 34348 to 47278 yearly, a 40 percent gain. The piece praises the library building on East Main Street across from the YMC A, its staff, and quiet study spaces, while recognizing non borrowing uses like reading papers and reference work. It includes related anecdotes on race and public utilities.
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Washington
East Main Street
Y.M.C.A
Voting machine ballots affect constitutional amendments in Iowa
Iowa debate on paper ballots versus voting machines shows fewer votes on special questions when machines are used. Studies by George Mather of the University of Iowa link machine use to lower turnout on amendments, suggesting possible legislative moves to require two thirds or a majority of total votes for approval.
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DES Moines
IDPA
George B. Mather
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
Iowa
Mather
Cerro Gordo County
Clayton County
Crawford County
Jackson County
Wapello
Shelby
Emmet
Polk
Lowa
Oscar Strauss
Dance and Song Echoes From Old Hit Parade Reflections
A collage of nostalgic notes recalls the 1935 start of the Hit Parade with Jerome Kern’s Lovely to Look at. It weaves music, gender roles, and pop culture from era quirks to Frank Sinatra and Peter Sellers, ending with Ford on peace and profits.
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Jerome Kern
Frank Sinatra
Sirhan seeks two juries in Kennedy shooting trial
In Los Angeles Sirhan B. Sirhan's defense asked to double the juries for guilt and penalty in his Kennedy assassination case. Judge Herbert Walker denied the motion as arguments and motions unfolded in a tense opening day.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan
Superior Court
Herbert Walker
Grant Cooper
Walker
Cooper
Land Transfers Involving DeWolf Koehler Miller to Bloom
Public record details transfers: Gary DeWolf and his wife to Paul J. Hagist and wife for south 66 feet of lots 1 and 2 in block 15 Brigh ton. Peter C. Koehler and wife to Edwin B. Koehler for land in section 21 township 75 range 6. Paul W. Miller and wife to Rex T. Bloom for land in section 19 township 77 range 8.
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Gary DeWolf
Paul J. Hagist
Brighton
Peter C. Koehler
Edwin B. Koehler
Paul W. Miller
Rex. T. Bloom
Deeds Record Transfers in Washington Area Property
A series of property deeds recorded listing grantors and grantees along with parcel descriptions in Washington and surrounding blocks. Transfers include B H McCarthy and Blanche H Jensen to multiple buyers, and others such as Lunow to Glider, Young to Holland trustee, Hradek to Tripses, and Edelman, Krantz, and Cannon transactions.
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B. H. McCarthy
Dan V. Allen
See
Blanche H. Jensen
Betty J. Osincup
Stichter’s
Washington
Ernest F. Lunow
Lewis W. Glider
Margaret Young
L. A. Holland
Foster Bickel
Charles C. Hradek
Edmund Morrison
Ralph B. Krantz
Blk
Haskins
Lee RR
Washington Evening Journal Contact Details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter at the Washington Iowa post office.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Poet
Washington
Iowa
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