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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
12
Editorial reflects on unshakable values, fears of retaliation in Mississippi after Medgar Evers murder, and notes Viet Nam religious tensions. It also covers Jimmy Hoffa era corruption cases, Teamsters leadership, and Justice Department scrutiny shaping a potential downfall.
The discussion centers on sign wording for liquor by the drink and beer licenses. Proposals suggest avoiding words like bar or saloon and replacing them with cautious terms such as dive den drinks or beverages. Suggestions include naming strategies like The Bacchus or The Goblet to comply with new laws.
Orthodox Muslims reject the Black Muslims as non Muslim while courts consider their religious status. Elijah Muhammad leads a movement claiming divine word, amid prison disturbances and legal fights over religious services and recognition. Observers note rehabilitation in some members despite anti white rhetoric.
UPI foreign analyst notes Britain France and Italy struggle with leadership upheavals while Khrushchev stands as a stable pivot for U.S. diplomacy. A mutual hotline aims to avert war, but disarmament talks stall and market and defense issues raise tensions across NATO.
Pittsburgh's nickname the city of bridges reflects 306 local spans and 1 760 in Allegheny County. From the 1818 wooden bridge to Roebling’s 1846 site rebuild and the 1924 Washington Crossing span, bridges shaped the Golden Triangle and daily life. Paul Gruber leads the Bridge Division shaping policy and maintenance.
A North South hand and the 3NT contract are analyzed with a suboptimal early play. The declarer erred by cashing clubs then leading diamonds. The recommended line suggests discarding a diamond early to preserve nine tricks, regardless of 3-3 or 4-2 diamond splits, to ensure making the contract.
Gruber explains Pittsburgh’s bridges vary from 2,846 feet to 4 feet with many culverts. visitors dislike Smithfield Street Bridge for its two amid car and trolley sections. A recent out of town driver was trapped on railroad ties, prompting the remark I hate Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Lorraine Suter oversees county wide immunizations in all public schools with doctors and teachers aiding. In Washington, Miss Eileen Jeffrey leads the district immunization effort. 1342 boys and 743 girls in other schools are fully immunized for diphtheria tetanus and smallpox with a 50 cent fee to cover materials. The program includes nurses and mothers volunteers, and emphasizes tetanus education beyond rusty nails. A vision screening last fall referred 9% of 2715 pupils for professional help. Tuberculosis work includes contact tracing and annual skin tests with mobile x ray units visiting county schools. 30 people received x rays last year. Suter plans ongoing home visits in summers to train families in home care and expand health work beyond schools.
Saint Vincent Italy United States forged a comeback from a 15 IMP deficit to lead Italy after 48 boards of the World Championship contract bridge match. The day’s totals showed United States 118 Italy 81 with other matches France Argentina and France Italy continuing. Harold Schencken praised as standout amid steady US pressure and a pivotal deal where Italian precision misfired.
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