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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
5
The piece combines a religious-tinged reflection with analysis of national production contrasts and Iowa local tax pressures. It notes U.S. lead in most major goods, Iowa tax growth outpacing state growth, rising local spending, staff increases, and property tax trends that threaten industry and citizen relief options.
A booklet from the Iowa Taxpayers Association highlights a rapid rise in local property taxes in Iowa, growing 117 percent from 1950 to 645 million while personal income and population constraints suggest relief is needed. The piece argues taxes exceed affordable levels and urges budget restraint ahead of the next General Assembly session.
James A McConnell, former assistant secretary of agriculture, testifies he never heard of Billie Sol Estes while in office. He later joined Commercial Solvents Corp and recalls two Texas trips to inspect Estes facilities. The firm later lent Estes $900,000, with funds used for grain storage and fertilizer ventures.
Mr and Mrs Gene Hill and three children from Milwaukee visited Crawfordsville with Cherryholmes relatives. They left for Albuquerque New Mexico to visit her sister Mrs Virgil Sibert. Multiple family visits and travel plans across Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Colorado are noted with several relatives mentioned.
A short guide on preventing chafing from skin folds, with tips on washing, drying, and dusting with talc or cornstarch. It warns about friction on hot days, recommends antiseptics like pHisphex R, and notes caution for heavy skin folds and diabetes. It also mentions a school alumni banquet and recognition in Des Moines.
In a contract bridge column, South, in three notrump, faced a spade king lead from West. The declarer used a startling jack false card to mislead West about the A J and scored nine tricks by a line of play including a club finesse, despite East's king of hearts and remaining spades. The analysis illustrates nuanced defensive errors and precise timing.
Riverside residents share travel plans and visits as Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Ebel depart for a two week southwestern vacation visiting Abi lene Texas and Iowa City while relatives and friends gather at local homes.
The Washington Iowa evening journal lists staff roles and publishing details including editors and managers. It also shows inland press affiliations and rural subscription rates for Washington with monthly and yearly carrier prices.
An American couple visits East Berlin via Checkpoint Charlie. they describe the border procedures, restricted freedoms, and stark contrast between East Berlin’s show streets and wartime ruins. They note limited commerce, poor living conditions, and the eerie quiet as they observe the wall, Vopos, and a city cut off from West Berlin.
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