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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1963
Page
5
In this July 16 1963 Washington Evening Journal editorial the writer laments the Dutch Elm disease outbreak already spreading through the city. The piece argues extensive tree removal will be needed as many elms die, predicting most shade trees may be gone within five years and noting past public anger over tree cutting.
The article explains that surnames are relatively recent, often dating from 1070 to 1086 in England, with the first official records appearing in the Domesday Book. It notes that many surnames derive from home life or occupations, such as the bald ridge or wainwright, reflecting ordinary daily life rather than biblical or mythical origins.
In Madison New Jersey Allison Grimes found six dollars and thirty cents in coins in a telephone booth and returned it to the operator saying that many people worked for that money. Her act underscores simple honesty in a cynical era and contrasts with a world increasingly driven by numbers.
William the Conqueror ordered a thorough survey of England to assess lands wealth and duties. Commissioners described manor details, tenants, plow-gates, and values, producing a nationwide record completed in 1086 after Hastings. The name denotes ultimate judgement on the accounted matters.
A UPI report notes that during survivable crashes many passengers freeze or react negatively. Experts warn panic is real and deadly, with 85 percent of passengers immobilized, prompting stricter emergency training and cabin design studies to improve survivability and evacuations.
Western capitals see potential for improved East West ties as Khrushchev signals openness to a partial nuclear test ban while Moscow and China trade accusations. Analysts warn that any breakthrough is fragile and unlikely to include France or Red China, keeping real change elusive.
Dear Abby advises that the issue lies with the husband pressuring visits and suggests setting boundaries for uninvited guests. The column also shares a reader choosing portions of meals to curb waste and a personal tale of infidelity and irony linked to a bowling champion.
In New York 1957 Italy versus United States, Chiaradia South for Italy bids to six spades and makes it after a defensive misstep. West leads queen of hearts. Chiaradia uses spades and clubs to execute a successful finesse and endplay, earning 980 points. The United States team loses 550 points as the North South pair at the other table reaches only four spades.
Mrs Mary Crandall and Mr and Mrs Bill Crandall attended the funeral of Mrs Paul Farnsworth in Adair Iowa. Farnsworth was killed in a July 4 car crash. husband Paul Farnsworth remained critical at Audubon Hospital and their son Allen was injured. The accident also claimed a boy from New York to Chicago.
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