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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1965
Page
5
The column recounts Jack Weik’s chaotic weekend as a frozen water pipe leaks sparks a DIY repair. He hacksawed the pipe, evacuated corks, and burned partitions while waiting for a plumber. A misstep, a quick repair, and a fatal canine mishap the next morning wrap a comic domestic misadventure.
A 1930s crime tale recounted by ex sheriff Charles Denison. The event details the June 1930 double murder of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Policeman Aaron Bailey, a Washington County crime that spurred a county-wide manhunt and FBI involvement before Handsome Jack Klutas was killed by federal agents.
A devotional note citing 1 Corinthians 3 9 urges that we are God s fellow workers and that success comes if we do our part, emphasizing cooperation with the divine in daily effort.
A curious tour of the Pentagon details its vast size and civilian staff under Secretary Robert McNamara. The six story complex holds about 27 000 workers with a wheel shaped floor plan and linked rings.
Postmaster General Gronovs ki announced a 25 cent coil stamp for parcel post use. It debuts February 25 in Wheaton Maryland, first day covers available through the Wheaton station and mailings to Postmaster Silver Springs Maryland. Also noted are diverse international stamp releases and Washington area parking and building maintenance facts.
The General Services Administration manages a vast Pentagon cleaning program with 90 000 lampists rug specialists and zone cleaners covering 21 000 square feet per night. Specialized vehicles electric widgets lampists bicycles and a scooter assist staff across 67 acres of parking and off limit areas are guarded by security clearances and constant oversight.
Poems from the Town Dept of Public Safety advise teen drivers to curb speed, keep temper, yield to others, and drive with caution. The verses urge patience in traffic, respect for self and others, and safe handling of vehicles to become a skilled and responsible driver. Don Moore of the National Safety Council is cited.
B Jay Becker reports on the Masters' Individual Champions event with focus on the holder and results. The article outlines key players, matchups, and notable scores within the championship, highlighting Becker's commentary on strategic play and tournament dynamics.
In the 1962 European championships Italy versus Poland, both tables reached six spades with the same misplay. West leads king of hearts and declarers make twelve tricks after ruffing and trumps. the key idea is cashing AK of clubs before ruffing to learn club division. Proper play would have ensured the contract if clubs were 3-3, regardless of trump distribution.
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