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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
4
Editorial assesses Canadian parties after a recent election. It notes Liberals and Conservatives differ from US Democrats and Republicans, describes Social Credit as right leaning now, and places New Democrats as labor oriented. Canadians seem less bound to fixed loyalties than Americans.
The American Medical Association's decision to enter politics sparks mixed reactions. Observers note doctors are both professionals and businessmen, cautioning the AMA to avoid overstepping into the complex political arena while acknowledging the privilege to influence policy.
A collage of letters to Abby and responses covermarital strain retirement hobbies and oddball obsessions. A wife complains of her husband painting by numbers cluttering the home while admiring monuments and bridges. A college student fronts a funeral wagon driving a hearse.
The article presents two test hands for declarer play. In six spades with West as declarer a double-dummy plan assumes 2-2 or 3-1 trumps and analyzes heart and diamond sequences. In four hearts South leads spade and diamond signals guide whether to finesse hearts, with the recommended play to finesse the heart and later cash diamonds while guarding against a diamond ruff.
Wayland dispatch notes Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bachman of St. Johns Michigan as Thursday overnight guests of Mrs. Lucy Boshart. they plan to visit relatives in Arizona. Also reports a noninjurious minor collision when Harold Kauffman and son Joe hit a car that left the road during a rainstorm. Other notes include visits by Helen Diller of Arlington Virginia and preparations for a World’s Fair trip in Seattle, plus births of Milton Gordon Nebel and a Rich infant at Henry County Hospital.
A six month sentence for Clifford Ayers, previously in district court, was revoked by Judge L R Carson after Ayers was accused of violating his parole and ordered to serve the jail term.
In the Your Garden column the American Medical Association offers safety advice for gardeners. Focus on gradual activity, proper wound care, tetanus shots, cautious use of insecticides, and keeping chemicals away from children. The piece also notes booster shots and lawn tool safety to prevent injuries. Hollywood note: Ellen Davalos to debut in The Interns with Cliff Robertson and others.
The Washim Evening Journal lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President and Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th. Entered as second class matter under March 3, 1879. Subscription rates show 2.50 for two months, 4.75 for four months, 9.00 yearly, outside Iowa higher rates.
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