Faulkner tribute and tennis moans in one editorial
The editorial laments the state of tennis with its rigid amateur pro divide, calls for open tournaments and unified amateur rules, while praising William Faulkner as a Nobel laureate and urging focus on more vibrant sports like boat racing. It mixes literary homage with sports critique and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Public Library
Nancy Faulkner
William Faulkner
Faulkner
United States
Australia
A Reflection on Telstar and Global Communication
Norman Cousins notes Telstar's significance beyond headlines. He warns against blasé attitudes toward instant cross world visibility and urges evaluating its true impact rather than using it merely to broadcast trivial entertainment.
Dutch Elm Disease Moves West Lost Elms
Rockford Illinois confronts rapid elm loss as Dutch elm disease decimates 47 000 elms since 1954. City contracts removal costs at about 1 80 per inch diameter with 82 500 for 2 000 trees and 285 000 yearly tax funds reforestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Rockford Faces Dutch Elm Disease Toll in City Elms
The Rockford Morning Star reports massive elm losses from Dutch elm disease aided by elm bark beetles. About 23,500 of Rockford’s 47,000 elms have fallen to the incurable inner bark illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Rev Harris Hurt In Auto Mishap Near Lake Darling
Rev Frederic Harris Methodist minister was injured when his 1962 car left a gravel road near Lake Darling Youth Center and overturned. He is hospitalized at Fairfield with a dislocated shoulder and head injuries.
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Richland
Frederic Harris
Lake Darling
Harris
Fairfield Hospital
Charles Whitney
Texas
Frank Andrews
Harold Neece
Harold Dickey
G.O.P
Des Moines
Hal Figgins
Washington Iowa Evening Journal Staff and Rates
The notice lists the editorial staff including David Elder and Bruce Cowden and notes the paper published afternoons except Sundays and holidays. It states postal compliance under act and carriage rates, with prices at $20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Waghingtoce Evening Journal
Lowe
Myeen
David Elder
William Shannon
Charlies Ottis
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Post Ofice
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Playing Three Notrump and Six Clubs in Contract Bridge
Becker outlines two declarer plays. For Three Notrump with West, win the club with the queen, lead hearts and attempt diamond finesses, aiming for at least nine tricks. If diamonds misfire, adjust. with proper defense from North, the contract can still make. For Six Clubs, win the spade, draw trumps, cash diamonds K and A, then lead toward the jack and follow suit. If needed, use a heart finesse depending on discards to secure the slam.
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North
South
King of Hearts
Yes
Eyndicate, Inc
First-Aider wallet card saves life for anti clotting medicine
A 1958 King Features safety piece advises carrying an emergency ID card listing your anti clotting medicine, doctor and contact info. It warns that medicines to slow clotting interact with aspirin alcohol tobacco and other drugs, and urges informing any physician or dentist. Include vitamin K antidote guidance and signs of dangerous bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Heart Association
King Features
On The Record Names in a Car Dealership Ledger
A list of individuals and car brands appears in a dealership ledger entry including Ralph L. Jolly Ford Jay L Patterson motorcycle Carl D. Anderson Volkswagen David W. Gregory Chevrolet James R. Davis Dodge Howard W. Miller Ford Walter or Esther Speas Dodge Richard or Justine Hotle Chevrolet Wess H. Sojka Plymouth Gary L. Reif Ford Leonard or Wilma Beauregard Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Jolly
Ford
Jay L Patterson
Motorcycle
Carl D. Anderson
Volkswagen
David W. Gregory
Chevrolet
James R. Davis
Dodge
Howard W. Miller
Walter Or
Esther Speas
Richard Or
Justine Hotle
Wess H. Sojka
Plymouth
Gary L. Reif
Leonard Or
Wilma Beauregard
Cadillac
Honor Kathy Engle On 9th Birthday
Kathy Engle celebrated her ninth birthday with a family dinner at her home on July 18. Attendees included Clair Walters of Kalamazoo Michigan and Harold Griggs and Denny of West Chester along with Kathy’s parents Dale and Engle and brother Ricky. Friends and a treasure hunt planned by Aunt Mrs Walters added festive notes as neighbors supplied cakes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Waters
Crawfordsville
Kathy Engle
Clair Walters
Kalamazoo
Mich
Harold Griggs
Denny
West Chester
Kathy
Dale Engle
Ricky
Chicago
Dennis Grabers
Dwight Graber
TV Highlights Preview From United Press International
TV listings for Saturday and Sunday present a mix of NBC CBS ABC and NBC color telecasts. Highlights include Stars and Stripes Forever with Clifton Webb Debra Paget Robert Wagner and Ruth Hussey and a Baseball Game of the Week featuring the Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees ahead of a 1937 All-Star veteran showcase.
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NBC
Stars and Stripes
Clifton Webb
Debra Paget
Robert Wagner
Ruth Hussey
John Philip Sousa
Washington Post
CBS
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Camera Three
India
Washington
Karl E. Mundt
Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
ABC
Wide World of Sports
Ted Mack
Meet the Press
Martin Luther King Jr
Sir Francis Drake
Drake
Indies
Billy Graham
Jackie Robinson
France
Robertson Reunion Held in Keota on July 22
Descendants of D. C. and Margaret Robertson gathered at Wilson Park Keota for their annual reunion. President Meryl Richardson presided and six births and one marriage were recorded including Robyn Lynn and Gerri Augustine. Seventy-two relatives attended the picnic and a future reunion was set for the third Sunday in July at the same site.
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Keota
D. C
Margaret Robertson
Wilson Park
Meryl Richardson
Robyn Lynn
Carol Richardson
Kevin James
James Stalder
Teri Lou
Jr. Custer
William Donald
Don Soper
Kimberly Lou
Jerry Owens
Karen Camille
Leland Sanders
Bob Larson
Rochester
Minnesota
Glenn Richardson
George
Harvey Hofer
Nancy
Minburn
Ivan Alt
Kalona
Robert Alt
Baby
Waterloo
Jean Alt
Iowa City
John Murphy
Des
Junior Henry
Lee Henry
Fred Sheetz
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Gwendolyn
Oxford
Mississippi
Saturday Evening Post
Benjamin Franklin
Grover Cleveland
James Madison
Salmon P. Chase
Gene Turner
World Tennis
International Lawn Tennis Federation
Russia
Telstar
Norman Cousins
The
Saturday Review
Stockholm
Singapore
George J. Schulte
Rockford Morning Star
Rockford, Ill
Forestry Department
Rotary Club
Inter-Club Council
Jaycees
Dutch Elm Heritage
Mrs
Otto Pfeifer
Washington County Hospital
Mercy
Nash
Roy Downey
Art Downey
Floyd Smith
Foriash
Cut Bank
Richard Downey
B. Jay Becker
Tillie Altman
Martha Altman
Lincoln
Phil Gerdes
Gerdes
Hedrick
George Canott
Mae Bishop
Hadley Rest
Rodney
Solon
Harold Spangler
Ames
Walter Morris
Pamela
John R. Williams
Stoward
Russell Williams
Columbus City
Morris
Williams
Howard Anderson
Harold Miller
Bob Stevenson
Larry
Beth
David
Mark
Mary
Sac City
Stevenson
Blue Cross
United Press International
Lawrence Welk
Dianne Lennon
Bob Cleroux
Mike Dejohn
Miami Beach
Fla
Hollywood
Tyrone Power
Marlene Dietrich
Charles Laughton
Agatha Christie
Robertson
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