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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
12
A Washington Evening Journal column recalls earlier editorials on the value of compact cars, arguing against size upgrades and predicting foreign imports if Detroit sticks to larger models. It also includes a satirical phone scam dialogue featuring a mock interaction with a caller named John Publick.
A man who moved to Chicago for higher pay explains why he plans to return to southern Minnesota. He cites high commuting costs mornings and evenings, expensive city living, car insurance, and housing prices compared to smaller towns. The piece urges wiser choices beyond big city temptations.
Washington county historians attracted larger crowds on a Sunday tour. About 17 cars participated with stops at Richmond St. Vincent's Cemetery Riverside Locust Grove Jackson township and Central Park. President Charles Hotley praised the event and hinted at another tour next year.
About 200 people gathered near Riverside to hear W P Kelew recount early Riverside days as the caravan paused at St. Vincent's cemetery. Frankraiterson spoke on the town's beginnings. anecdotes included a circus visit and a log cabin site at Richmond. Rev ACW Yard closed with notes on early rural churches.
NBC and CBS programs notable for Wednesday include The Image Merchants with Melvyn Douglas and MacDonald Carey, a race tension report in Washington, and a JFK trip segment. Also featured are Naked City and a Fort Lauderdale canal sign project.
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