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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1963

Page

4

Phi Beta Kappa Key and Public Notice in Local Page

A Washington Journal column laments Phi Beta Kappa honors for Carol Anderson while noting a local debate on how to wear the key. The page features Henry Mencken trivia and Harrison Weber’s Rotunda note proposing driver license reminder cards with self-supplied postal cards, urging a 5 cent cost for mailouts.

Journal Carol Anderson Dean Anderson South Iowa Ave Phi Beta Kappa, Honorary Scholastic Society Carol Phi Beta Kappa Harrison Weber Iowa Carl Pesch

Kennedy argues first case before Supreme Court

In Washington, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, age 37, argued his first case before the Supreme Court, a historic debut in which the Kennedys filled the courtroom. He admitted relief as the session adjourned, ending an unusual milestone in his term.

Robert F. Kennedy Justice of the Peace Court District Court Bobby Kennedy Supreme Court of the United States

Death of Hugh Gaitskell Steals Blow From British Labor Party

The death of Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell shocks British politics as newspapers warn the party faces unity strains. Sir Harold Macmillan’s Conservatives may gain if Labour splits, while Liberal hopes of fusion and earlier government participation rise. Potential successors George Brown and Harold Wilson emerge as key figures.

Hugh Gaitskell Sunday Telegraph Gaitskell Sunday Express Labor Party George Brown Harold Wilson Labor Harold Macmillan Jo Grimmond

Safety Commissioner Likely as Iowa City Lawyer Suepple

Iowa City attorney William F. Suepple, 33, a Democrat and 1958 Iowa law graduate, is the likely successor to Republican Carl Pesch as State Safety Commissioner. Pesch, also 33, faces non reappointment when his term ends next June 30, with Governor Hughes undecided about a reappointment.

William Suepple Iowa City DES Moines UPI William F. Suepple Carl Pesch Suepple State University of Iowa Law School Pesch Norman Erbe Harold Hughes

Traveling Lilies Through Mountains and Tropics of Mexico

The letter describes an early morning departure from Laredo crossing the Rio Grande, a chilly immigrant checkpoint, and a drive through Monterrey with a licensed guide. The travelers detail mountain roads with hairpin turns, orange groves on steep slopes, and rural workers, along with costs in pesos and observations of local life and a stay at the historic Hotel Posada Del Rey. They anticipate finishing the Mexico City leg the next day.

O.K Monterey Mexico City Linares

Congressmen propose bills to cut or repeal tax withholding

Washington UPI reports Representatives Clarence Cannon and Bruce Alger introduced measures aimed at reducing or repealing the tax withholding system. They argue withholding masks the true tax bite and chills spending restraint, but predict the bills will die in the Ways and Means Committee amid limited support from President Kennedy and the Treasury. Cannon labels withholding a pain killer and a gravy train for politicians.

Washington UPI U.S House of Representatives Clarence Cannon Dmo House Appropriations Committee Bruce Alger R-Tex Internal Revenue Service Alger Cannon Congress House Ways and Means Committee Kennedy Treasury House Sam

Real Estate Deeds and Vehicle Listings On Friday January 25 1963

On the record deeds Henel Venzke and husband to Erna Eimen involve real estate in Smouse s Highland Park Washington. Washington Sheriff Charles C Snyder added to Ins Plan Savings and Loan north 58 ft of north end of lot 7 block 2 east Washington Joan Venzke as guardian to Erna Eimen real estate in W Smouse s Highland Park and Washington. E R Cox and wife to Charles F Wiese land in sections 3 75 9 and 4 75 9. Don or Helen Gowey Buick Payne s Radio and TV Ford truck Jerry L Goodwin Pontiac Wade Ford Motors Ford Jerry or Elizabeth Simmering Plymouth Edwin or Clara Guengerich Volkswagen Dr Robert W Wirtz Oldsmobile Fred or Cecile Kephart Rambler Raymond and Rosemary Luers Chevrolet Rev William Snell Chevrolet Louise O Loughlin Chevrolet Paul L Boyd Chevrolet Automotive Rentals Ford Samuel E Witting Mercury. on Friday January 25 1963.

Charles C. Snyder Ins Plan Savings and Loan East Washington Don Helen Gowey Buick Payne Ford Jerry L. Goodwin Pontiac Wade Ford Motors Jerry Elizabeth Simmering Plymouth Edwin Clara Guengerich Volkswagen Robert W. Wirtz Oldsmobile Fred Cecile Kephart Rambler Raymond Rosemary Luers Chevrolet William Snell Louise O. O’loughlin Paul L. Boyd Samuel E. Witting Mercury

Contract Bridge Quiz and Bid Guidance from Becker

A historical bridge column analyzes bidding after an overcall by West in spades. It recommends a single raise in spades for a four-card response, discusses notrump options and game potential, and outlines Blackwood to pursue a possible slam if North holds an ace.

North West Res Syndicate, Inc

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