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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
4
The piece traces how each era’s supreme weapon rose to dominance then was surpassed, from clubs and bows to gunpowder and the A-bomb. It argues every ultimate weapon yields temporary power until paralleled or surpassed, ending with the H-bomb as the possible final, all life ending if unleashed.
The article traces beard culture from five day stubble practices to Elizabethan laws banning beards, noting clergy disputes over facial hair, and the papal beard tradition from Clement VII to Clement XI, which ended with a return to smooth faces.
A collection of remarks on parole for prisoners and social privilege. Webb-Knapp posts a $4 million Q3 deficit, suggesting dire finances. Body by Fisher ad slogans are noted and a quip on branding and public office reins ends the column.
Iowa politics center on a pending special session where Governor Hughes, a Democrat, could veto any temporary reapportionment measure if passed by a Republican legislature. The question remains unsettled officially, but past action suggests the governor’s veto power over temporary plans exists. Analysts note potential constitutional amendment changes and lay out possible interim and constitutional redraws, plus looming congressional race speculation in the sixth district with several Republican and Democrat contenders.
In a six hearts doubled contract, West leads clubs. The reader considers preserving a heart trick to reach slam scoring 1,660. By assuming favorable card divisions and forcing East to lead a club, the defense yields to the declarer’s plan. The sequence uses ruffing spades, trump management, and a critical discard to avoid a club loser.
A reflective piece describes small daily scenes that lift spirits, from sunshine and a blooming hyacinth to observing fashion’s quirks on a bus stop. Vignettes include a woman in a stylish coat, a man’s notes on Burns, and a clerk’s quips about lunch meat and bread.
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