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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
4
A Mayo era editorial quotes Reagan on foreign aid and world capitalism critiquing long running programs. It argues free enterprise at home contrasts with overseas nationalizations and calls for measured aid and understanding of capitalism. The piece reflects non-partisan, factual framing and stresses peaceful progress.
Atlantic News-Telegraph notes New York electricians seek a 20 hour week plus overtime, arguing for more hours to earn extra pay. Current pay is 4.40 dollars hourly with 2.20 in fringe benefits and daily 1 hour overtime. shortage allows tougher terms. The piece questions coffee breaks and cites broader public sentiment on price shifts and daily personal improvement advice.
A collection of reader columns discusses stock ownership and its impact on capitalism and labor. It cites New York Stock Exchange data, notes most shareholders earn under 10 000 annually, and highlights small shareholding patterns in major firms. It also praises rural school bus drivers, outlines state aid distribution, and comments on competition and babysitting trends.
The second long term convict who overpowered guards to escape was captured near Ramsey New Jersey at 7 20 am. Abraham Prins 26 Jersey City was seized at gunpoint by John Gates after being spotted along the Erie Railroad tracks. Prins offered no resistance and was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
Dr Burton H Fern answers vitamin questions for children and adults. He warns against vitamin D overload slowing growth and outlines signs of vitamin A poisoning. He notes tomato juice contains vitamin C about half that of orange juice and cautions against forcing picky eaters with limited vegetable choices.
A 1958 question and answer column explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption and how excess can cause calcium deposits in skin and organs. It notes no vitamin cures vitiligo and lists foods containing vitamins A B complex C and D with advice to eat a balanced diet.
County Extension Director Jim Frier and ISU Extension forester Jack Kepler outline profitable timber on farms. They advise calculating salable board feet and market options, bidding with sealed offers, and using written contracts. They note stumpage versus cut product, and suggest consulting the district forester before selling. Then a St Louis byline about Joe Herdlica using 1000 hats for acts.
The Agriculture Department reports net farm income rose to 12.7 billion in 1961, up one billion from 1960, on higher cash marketings and government payments. Gross cash receipts totaled about 34.8 billion, with crops at 15.5 billion and livestock at 19.2 billion.
In a Houston national mixed pair event a North South six notrump contract failed, going down five with a 1400 score. The article recounts varied outcomes from 150 tables including three notrump and seven clubs efforts and a five hearts bid.
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