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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1963
Page
9
The July 17 1963 Washington Evening Journal presents a brief Thought for the Day on love and righteousness and a light dialogue between Gwendolyn and Ed about a cousin's convertible with bucket seats.
An editorial misgiving fades as Wayne Davis explains a rapid plan to install one hundred street signs from the State Penitentiary at Anamosa. The project will add more signs each year, improving navigation citywide.
A playful notice reports a truce with The Waffle Shop in Monroe Wisconsin. Tomorrow a Monroe coffee club delegation will travel to Washington to sign a peace treaty between clubs. Washington Coffee Club will hold a 2:00 p.m. meeting at Wingas Cafe to mark the event.
The Tulsa Tribune editor Jenkin Lloyd Jones is announced to write a regular column in the Journal. His initial piece titled A Swift Kick drew strong reader feedback, and the page notes he will be a continued Wednesday contributor with forthright commentary.
In a letter from Munson Herb Farm dated July 15 1963 readers are urged to question FDA oversight and the safety of pesticides and preservatives. The piece cites formaldehyde in maple sap and aldrin residues in potatoes, arguing stricter use standards and clearer labeling are needed.
Orpha Munson notes DDT accumulates in bodies and may be lethal in worms for robins and possibly humans. Lin Dane is cited as a brain affecting pesticide amid debate over England's fruit imports and U S spray practices. The piece mixes public health warning with a social vignette about marriage talks among girls.
Iowa mirrors national trends with 1 079 bankruptcy petitions in the southern district, up slightly from 1962. Most filers are laborers with incomes under 5 000 dollars, often tied to divorces, and many use Chapter XIII to repay debts within three years under court supervision.
An editor’s outlook contrasts a Montgomery bank error case with broader civic morals. It argues that legal outcomes and public tolerance for nonchalant fraud erode honesty, urging vigilant, righteous indignation to keep corruption in check and preserve a trustworthy economy.
CHICAGO UPI There are signs large breeds rebound after years of apartment dog demand German Shepherd leads as most exhibited breed with 13 percent gain surpassing poodles which drop to second place Dachshunds fall 6 percent to third and cocker spaniels slip further Evening Journal Washington Iowa also notes boxers gain four percent to fifth while collies edge up to sixth and poodles remain top in stud book registrations
In a North hand deal South reaches three notrump after a heart lead. West covers in clubs. East later traps with the queen. South could have made eleven tricks by leading the two of clubs on the second trick, avoiding Wests singleton honors and Easts blocking eight clubs.
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