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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1966

Page

4

Miss Iowa guest shapes Miss Washington County hopefuls

In a July reception at the Hillman home Miss Mushro Miss Iowa 1965 impressed local contestants with poise, charm and hard work. She spoke on responsibilities of preparation coaching others, earning congeniality honors and aiding the ten Washington County hopefuls as they prepare for state competition.

Marie Mushro Iowa Leon Hillman Washington County Mushro Miss Iowa Washington Evening Journal Miss Mushro

No votes in East German Volkskammer push for unanimity

The Volkskammer has reportedly never recorded a no vote since 1949. President Dieckmann says no dissenter is allowed, as opposition would reveal foolishness and isolate the individual. The piece contrasts Khrushchev’s quiet life with relentless Soviet oratory.

Volkskammer People’s Chamber Nikita Khrushchev Minneapolis

Letters To The Journal Suggests Viet Nam

A reader argues young men should be sent to Viet Nam to avoid street disturbances at home criticizing their noise and car abuse. The letter complains citizens suffer sleepless nights from such performances.

Viet Nam

Capitol faces $34 million West Front remodel plan

Congress debates funding to repair and extend the Capitol West Front with four restaurants two cafeterias and extra offices. Architect J George Stewart leads the plan amid fierce opposition from several senators who call it wasteful and degrading the monument. Russell Long supports Stewart citing historical competence.

Washington, D. C Congress Capitol Hill Capitol Joseph D. Tydings Stewart William Proxmire Wis Los Angeles Commission Stephen M. Young Ohio The United States Senate Sen Russell B. Long

Fake royalty exposed by German Nobility Archives

An 18 year old posing as Prince Jochen von und zu Fuerstenburg deceived a Hamburg antique shop buyer with stolen 17th century statuettes. The German Nobility Archives expose imposters, revealing names like Annegret Spyrka and Kurt Schellenberger, and warn many rulers remain undiscovered.

Richard M. Suchalter United Press International Marburg Germany UPI Prince Jochen von Und Zu Prince Jochen Annegret Prussia Habsburg and Lothringen Spyrka Australia Kuwait Friedrich Karl Ludwig Edler von Breitenbach Ethiopia Anbo Bonn von Breitenbach Kurt Johann Schellenberger von Hueck

Medicare begins with few hospital crowding issues in first week

In its first week Medicare operated smoothly with no major overcrowding at participating hospitals as SSA reports. A review of 300 of 6,400 hospitals found no drastic increases, though July’s light demand may understate future impact. Some trouble spots in San Juan and Ponce show strained capacity with limited beds.

Baltimore San Juan Ponce SSA

Unusual 3NT defense study in contract bridge play

North dealer, vulnerable, opening spade lead. South became declarer in three notrump after West led spades. Declarer won with ace, ran clubs to the ace, then a sequence of spades and a clever defense by West let South win with the ten. Eight tricks available, analysis of bidding impact on play.

Declarer South West

Unusual Declarer Play In Bridge Doubtful Duck Protects West

In a bridge hand East's king and queen prevented declarer from two spade tricks. South ducked twice on spade leads to limit West's long spades, though East held the two missing aces. The commentator notes the bid implied East had the aces and the duck protected against a danger.

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