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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
4
Editorial readers question the Cuba invasion episode as a failed Soviet aligned operation. The piece faults the State Department for blunders and security flaws, alleging entrenched figures hinder firing and transparency, while military leaders stay silent and public unease grows.
President Kennedy era reflection urges self reliance and limits on government aid. The piece argues governments expand, create jobs, and erode liberty, urging citizens to quit asking for favors, teach children self reliance, run personal business, and resist special interest pressure.
A Long Island Press editorial laments Western talks with Communists over Laos ceasefire delays. It argues peace talks prolong the war as Reds advance, while Lao pro-Western forces show little energy. The piece also touches on weather impacts, fishing, and travel safety concerns near Niagara Falls, plus notes on home improvement trends and early vacation advice.
Justin Stone of Stock Diagnosis and Beverly Wills say the recent decline, especially in Science notes, hints at consolidation not a major top. Economists foresee a coming boom while external factors like the cold war and space race may boost tech advances and inflation via deficit spending. Walter Gutman expects a late summer rally with blue chips pushing averages to new highs.
The piece outlines headache types from nervous tension to migraines and eye strain. It notes brain tumors and hemorrhages as severe possibilities and mentions sinus infections and eye strain as common triggers. Also lists publication staff details from The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa.
Rural subscription rates are listed for outside Iowa and Washington with yearly and weekly prices. The page also contains a health advisory about headaches noting migraines and doctor consultation to understand persistent head pain.
East West vulnerable. After West wins king of spades, the key defense is whether to play ace of diamonds at trick three. If West can infer South holds one king and a jack, the ace of diamonds may defeat 3NT, whereas a heart return reveals declarer’s nine tricks.
Miss Donna Collins of Manley Iowa visits her sister Rev Charles Hawkins family at Prairie Flower. A Sunday cooperative dinner at Earl Smith home included I K Scott Harold Klopfenstein Richard Scott Linda Fred Eugene Scott Robert Scott Cloyd Cormick Fairfield Dwane Martin Jeffrey Marcia Carol Ann Smith Mike Scott Hawkins and others.
BRIGHTON June 19 Miss Kathryn Williams returned to her home today after visiting her sister Mrs Wilbert Rose and Mr Rose. The Burr Oak Women's Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Kenry Stinacher guests dressed ridiculous Winnie Kurtz won prize Roy Lamasky won the ridiculous contests. Refreshments were served and a potted cactus given to each guest. The grandmother of Manley Iowa visited Rev Charles Hawkins at his home and they attended Prairie Flower church. Bob Cave and family are home for summer vacation visiting Don Cave's home.
Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Bell gathered at Berger Pavilion in Wellman for their annual reunion and picnic. Attendees included residents from North English, Marion, Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, and other Iowa towns. youngest was La Donna Bell, oldest Virgil Bell. A large crowd shared meals and gifts, with some attendees traveling from Nevada and Des Moines.
A Brighton wedding reception honored Clifford Leeper and his bride from Iowa City after their June 9 marriage. About 100 guests attended at the Presbyterian church with a pink and white centerpiece wedding cake. Guests and hostesses included Betty Erwin Carol Williams Linda Rich Helen Rich Maxine Bain and Thelma Horsey among others assisted by local friends.
Theodore R Watts and Monica Jean Bekker wed in Davenport on June 10 and now reside in Keota. The ceremony at St Marys church featured a silk organza gown with lace, seed pearl crown veil, orchid and daisy bouquet, with Jerome Bekker of Chicago as best man.
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