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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
3
A column criticizes Soviet East Germany's gunpoint rule, highlights Berlin flight data and personal crises, and urges readers to stay engaged with world affairs. It notes caution about isolation and praises life in the US with references to local events and national issues.
The writer shares holiday greetings received from readers and recounts Hugo Lensch of Washington recalling old time farm butchering in southwestern Minnesota. The letter describes meat processing, storage, and family traditions before refrigeration, plus reflections on rural life and the writer’s own urban background.
The annual federal inspection of Troop A 1st Reconnaissance Squadron 113th Army National Guard will be held on April 19. The notice references the National Guard unit and its readiness inspection in the period.
A contract bridge hand from the Masters Championship shows three declarers facing the same 3NT contract and opening king of hearts. At table one West misdefends to allow six notrumps for South. table two defeats the contract by West cashing spades. table three suffers a six-heart, four-spade defense, leaving South with only three tricks.
Des Moines Iowa reports that 2310 drivers had licenses revoked last year for drunken driving. The penalties include 60 days to one year of revocation, fines from 300 to 1000 dollars for a first offense, and possible jail time up to one year. Second offenses carry higher fines, third offenses can lead to up to five years in the Fort Madison state penitentiary.
George F Morrison Gordon Ford Morrison Ira Morrison law firm listings include Edmund D Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd at 2711 West Washington with OL 3 2924. John C Owen attorney at 119 West Washington. Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician lists rectal diseases with OL 3 3303.
The report details operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated statistics by age groups, offense counts, and county revocations. Polk County led with 244 OMVI revocations, followed by Linn Scott Woodbury Cerro Gordo and Black Hawk. 115 out of state residents lost licenses, and Washington County saw 11 revocations.
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