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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1963
Page
4
The June 21 1963 Washington Evening Journal features an editorial style Thought for the Day focusing on loving God and loving one’s neighbor as a path to meaning. It mentions Gowendolyn and Fiendolyn characters, reflecting a reflective, personal vignette.
A two day walk through Washington shows streets much improved since fifteen years ago with fewer slum vibes and tidier houses. Still 30% to 40% of homes lack visible street numbers, prompting a Boy Scout led renumbering plan offering 10 cent metal numbers installed free of charge to aid visitors, mail carriers, and even the fire department.
A writer argues the city’s leash rule and woodland slab encourage rabbits to flourish. Citizens report rabbits entering yards, some naming them, while dogs bark at confined and free rabbits alike. The piece suggests using the dog catcher as an unofficial rabbit chaser to curb the overrun.
The piece argues neither party will pass federal fair employment practices legislation in Kennedy era proposals. It claims FEPC is kept separate to sideline controversy, warning the administration’s support is vague and unlikely to yield true federal enforcement of employment equality. It notes House rules hurdles and political maneuvering around FEPC.
The church lobby fights to extend Public Law 78 for braceros amid farm interests and a history of neglect. Fr. James Vizzard notes the struggle continues as Congress debates a one-year extension, with activists urging federal action to protect domestic migrants and wages.
A compact portrait of the Soviet Union detailing its vast geography population and resources. It covers borders with neighboring nations the space age milestone with Sputnik 1 and the socialist economic system including state farms and limited private property. The piece notes education culture religion transport travel censorship and political leadership under Brezhnev and Khrushchev.
Washington County reports corn borer infestations in tall early planted corn. County Extension Director Jim Frn notes borers are higher than in early years and fields are being treated. Northrop began field treatments Thursday June 20 as farmers monitor at 75 percent plant feeding. DDT and Sevin are recommended with specific application rates and cautions on livestock.
Declarer draws three trumps as South discards. Cashes A K of clubs and ruffs a club in dummy while North wins and eventually yields. If spades or diamonds split, choose diamonds first then clubs. with four hearts opened, trust the two of hearts to signal four card suit and adjust. North with at least three spades limits diamond damage. the hand aims to nine tricks with careful finesse and discards.
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