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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
5
A Washington Evening Journal editorial section riffs on domestic humor and political anxieties. It contrasts cheerful chatter at home with the fear that Cold War tensions may intensify while Americans yearn for simpler times like the Coolidge era. The piece blends light domestic lines with broader unease about communism.
A Des Moines grocer complains to police after 50 dozen fish worms vanish from a store refrigerator. The proprietor suspects the loss will impact salami sales from that unit, while the thief may be identified in the news.
Walter Williams contrasts Coolidge era decisiveness with modern political rhetoric. He recalls quiet leadership and cabinet deliberations, criticizing glib talk from younger officials and noting Khrushchev’s son Fidel exemplifies rapid speaking.
Readers report a misspelled cemetery road sign near Elm Grove cemetery road that marred a visit from guests. They urge officials to correct the error to uphold Washington Iowa’s image and avoid confusion for travelers and residents alike.
Iowa debate centers on Gov. Shaff plan which would base the House on counties and the Senate on population. Duane Dewel, former state senator, chairs opponents who warn urban dominance and loss of rural influence. critics argue for a population-based House and a two-county Senate to insure fair rural-urban representation.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush Mr and Mrs Robert Erlenbush and John Erlenbush visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Leland Jeffries and daughter Denise Denise was joined by Mrs Eva Bartholomew who visited with her sister Mrs Nina Smith In the evening Mr and Mrs Donald Bartholomew and family came after Eva A rain on Wednesday morning cooled the weather
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