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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1963
Page
7
The piece blends a Zen morning smoke scene in Washington Square with a call for reform in Iowa state governance. It argues for a four year governor’s term and for appointment power over state officials, contrasting federal cabinet practice with Iowa’s elected officers. It also notes a gerontology bulletin and critiques furniture design as aging accelerants.
Italy's Premier Amintore Fanfani confronts a no confidence motion from the Communist Party led by Palmiro Togliatti as the center-left government survives amid party splits and a reform agenda. The opposition cites regional autonomy and economic modernization while factions realign around regional governments and European ties.
Washington Iowa news page lists editor William Shanon and staff including David Elder Bruce Cowden and Howard Hazen. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays holidays and July 4 along with post office entry under 1879 act and press association memberships. Rural subscription rates show two months 2.50 four months 4.75 and yearly 9.00.
Harry R. Spohn and Craig W. Brown send a note from South Pole Station Antarctica dated January 1 1963 with a photo showing the December 5 1962 issue of the Washington Evening Journal at the Geographic South Pole. They describe summer conditions 21 below zero, sun at 232 degrees, and discuss crew changes and wintering over with Navy CBs.
A Mexico City music shop chronicles new sound records with quirky titles like Sounds Of A Tight Rope Walker and Sounds Of A Rose Shedding Its Petals. The column playfully explores how these experimental records might affect listeners and social gatherings.
A medical feature explains diverticulosis and diverticulitis. It describes the anatomy and risks, including rupture and hemorrhage, and outlines treatments from antibiotics and rest to surgical removal of diseased sections. The piece advises fluids, gentle diets, and avoidance of irritants. Copyright 1958 King Features.
In a Becker contract bridge analysis, South misplays after West leads clubs and North shows 42. South doubles and finesses, losing three finesses. A later plan to lead diamonds at trick four would force out the ace and queen of diamonds, guaranteeing the contract regardless of West’s cards.
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