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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1963
Page
4
An editorial note questions a college education's value by examining a speaker's $200,000 claim. It argues intelligence and ambition drive both college attendance and higher income, warns against cause effect assumptions, and highlights literature on statistics. It ends with a reminder that July 4th bells mark the nation’s independence.
Ottumwa Iowa June 28 1963 Gentlemen we have visited Washington twice in ten days and are impressed by the traffic and busy streets We wish to join the Washington Chamber of Commerce and ask for a bill for one year's membership to help promote Washington and keep business buzzing
The article notes Khrushchev’s de Stalinization drive provoking mixed reactions among Soviet allies. Romania forges separate deals with China and abroad, Yugoslavia strengthens Danube ties, and Poland, Czechoslovakia resist COMECON controls. Khrushchev may envy Kennedy's troubles as unity cracks across Europe.
A reader laments tipping as an oppressive practice corrupting American work. She questions its historic roots and argues employers should pay workers instead of relying on customer gratuities. The piece condemns tipping as servitude and urges prohibition to restore pride in labor.
A United Press International dispatch summarizes a five year Resources for the Future study warning that by 2000 the U S will need about 9 million more acres for outdoor recreation. Current land for parks totals 45 million acres and planners may push double use of land for parks and forests to cope with rising recreation demand.
Advice on parenting resilience and fostering independence. Emphasizes balancing guidance with freedom, gradual steps for autonomy, and the importance of trust, love, and reasonable boundaries as children mature into teens. Encourages parents to avoid overprotecting while not rushing independence.
North dealer vulnerability shown as Becker navigates the Masters' Individual Championship. The article highlights Becker's top record and status in contract bridge play.
The article describes a 1961 English international trials hand where North-South held the opposing cards to East-West’s triumphing pair. A dubious East overcall of two hearts, South’s double, and a costly final result with East down four. East-West might have made three diamonds, but missed it.
Sid Alcide once the famed Aerial Alcide, a world touring trapeze artist for 45 years, now 56, lives in New Orleans and runs maintenance and operation of rides at Lake Pontchartrain amusement park after a 1959 accident ended his flying career. He recalls thrilling crowds, close calls, and meeting old colleagues as he adjusts to a non-performance life.
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