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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1962

Page

6

Iowa Politicians Touted for GOP Vice Presidential Run

Des Moines reports hubbub over potential Republican veep picks including Gov Norman A Erbe and Sen Jack Miller with discussion of Midwest balance Catholic representation and possible ticket configurations. Also notes reapportionment court action central committees expansion and judge chambers upgrades along with a science note describing the moon as a fossil earth.

Des Moines IDPA Lowa Norman A. Erbe U.S Jack Miller U. S Barry Goldwater Arizona GOP Nelson Rockefeller New York Midwest John Kennedy Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Erbe Iowa

Rescue Station At Farm Ponds Could Save Lives

A local safety notice urges farm pond owners to erect a simple rescue station beside ponds. It outlines inexpensive, step by step instructions using a 2x4 post, inner tube, rope, bamboo pole, and a can with safety tips to aid drowning victims. The goal is quick rescue and prevention of 6200 annual drownings nationwide.

Local Farm Supply Ad List Highlights Regional Businesses

A dense page lists numerous regional suppliers and stores including lumberyards, feed and grain outfits, hardware dealers, auto parts shops, and utilities. Names shown include Farmers Mutual Insurance Association, Pillsbury & Murphy Feed, Hy Vee, Sorrell Auto Parts, National Bank of Washington, and Patterson Seed among others. The items suggest a community commerce roundup or display of local merchants.

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