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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the locust cycle and compares it to modern society. It honors Keith Norton’s civic work in Washington, praising his leadership and lasting impact. The piece cites historical events from 17 years earlier and muses on cultural lag between invention and wisdom in a nuclear age.
A UPI profile describes Elijah Muhammad-led Black Muslims, claiming more than 100,000 members in the United States. The report notes their beliefs, practices, separationist aims, and positions on whites, religion, and politics, with Malcolm X as a key figure and debates over their status in American life.
Column notes Kennedy gains southern support after a Dixie swing and assesses Goldwater’s path. It argues Southern votes could propel a Goldwater win while acknowledging uncertain results in New York and Pennsylvania. It weighs tactical Southern appearances and party enthusiasm, citing past Georgia 1960 reactions.
In a 1955 Great Britain versus United States bridge match, North South played four spades but failed due to a poor spade break. East held A Q 1 9, making ten tricks unlikely, so Reese went down one. A replayed hand at another table saw a different auction with a double and overcalls leading to defeat, yet the American team still gained points on the deal.
British peers seek to shed titles to run for Parliament. Benn endorses the plan allowing title holders to render their title for life and seek Commons seats. If law passes, figures like Viscount Hailsham and the Earl of Home could pursue prime ministership from the House of Commons.
Fifteen members of the Pythian Sisters met at the K P hall in West Chester on Wednesday evening. ME C Mrs Howard Moore presided. The group discussed a Mother Daughter breakfast, a September 4 style show, and audits. Altruistic giving totaled 236.35 with small allocations for flowers cards and sick calls while funding was approved for county film memorial day services.
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