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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1962
Page
9
A UPI overview explains camera basics light control and film. It contrasts box miniature reflex and automatic cameras with box models noting aperture diaphragms shutter speeds and viewfinders. It discusses 35mm and 12 exposure rolls pricing from under 30 to over 500 and features like eye level viewfinders and gear driven shutters.
Books have become a supermarket staple alongside salt and flour with over 90 percent of stores carrying titles. About 50 million children's books are sold annually, priced at $1 or less, generating substantial revenue for supermarkets and publishers targeting mothers shopping with children.
Surveys show books yield about one cent profit per dollar and roughly 30 cents on a dollar of children’s books. Grocers favor them as impulse items, often not on shopping lists, while keeping children engaged on grocery carts.
President Kennedy urged milk as essential to a balanced diet and announced milk would be served at every White House meal. He spoke at a dairy industry conference called by Secretary Freeman to address falling milk consumption and noted production rose while consumption declined.
Trade sources report classical music accounts for 17 percent of the $400 million annual record industry sales, with 1970 projections at $800 million and 30 percent from classical. ProTen tendered beef, now in stores, promises more dry heat cuts, faster cooking, and new Savoy and Manhattan Oven Roast designs.
A Dear Abby page features multiple questions about teen crushes and dating, a critique of a hairdresser tipping, concerns about workplace romance and a cautionary note to a naive husband, plus guidance and a plug for Abby’s wedding booklet.
New York recipe notes describe a cranberry fool as an Americanized version of English gooseberry fool. It details cooking cranberries with water and sugar, cooling, mixing with custard made from egg milk sugar salt and vanilla, then chilling to serve six.
New York American criminology dean Donal J. MacNamara argues U S police forces lag 50 years in scientific methods. He calls for upending promotion rules to use degree holders and for detectives to study scientific criminology at universities to boost detection and prevention.
Abraham David Kaner, 64, finally receives a permit to build a family fallout shelter under his front lawn in University City after three years of denial by local officials. He alleges bureaucratic delays and an unwillingness to approve Civil Defense plans and seeks an apology.
Kaner won his case against zoning rules that blocked building in front of the house, arguing that the front yard was needed for access and safety. He recalled officials asking if a nuclear attack was imminent and said time and persistence changed minds. The story also notes antique car parts sales in Charlotte and bowling results with names and scores from a local league.
Ad promotes Dean's Pills for backache headaches muscular pains and bladder irritation. Claims rapid relief, soothing bladder discomfort and mild diuretic effect. Ends with promise of restful sleep and long-standing trust. Large economy size emphasizes value.
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