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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
4
The editorial argues that campaigns are noisy but useful for reevaluating beliefs. It praises steady navigators over wheel grabbers and urges voters to choose competent leaders to keep the nation on course. The piece likens the country to a ship seeking competent captains amid the election din.
The piece argues the Soviet Union withdraws from disarmament conferences when outcomes don t favor Moscow and questions the value of a Khrushchev signed treaty. It warns enforcement is uncertain and suggests abandoning another summit while noting alliances can entangle nations.
The piece proclaims the start of National Hot Dog Month this Friday, arguing the public should eat a set quota of 11.2 hot dogs and praising hot dogs as an iconic American food alongside apple pie. It references publicity photos and suggests political views and social topics with satirical asides.
A compilation of brief quotes from Walter Williams J P Harris John M Grimes Harold Handley and others on party visions the wedding gift table reflecting modern life and views on campaign effort and federal government impact. It shows bipartisan critique of government size and observations on campaign dynamics and national symbols.
Becker uses a bridge hand scenario to show how exacting defense can be. East can beat the contract by shifting timing and taking the king of clubs at trick three to expose West's long suit and force down declarer. The article analyzes second hand play and rule exceptions in a complex four no trump deal.
A review of medical advances notes Elipten for epilepsy controls convulsions without sedation and aids when used with other anticonvulsants. Syndecon combines synthetic penicillin for respiratory infections in tablet or soluble forms. Arthropan offers faster pain relief for crippling rheumatic disease. Fibrinolysin and streptokinase target blood clots. A nasal esophageal electrode helps diagnose chronic heart burn. The Q A discusses foot gangrene and possible amputation. Copyright 1958 King Features.
Charbonneau Construction Company of Burlington is the apparent low bidder at 55900 dollars to lease a fully equipped dredge crew for repairing five levee breaks in Louisa County districts 8 and 11 along the Iowa River. Four other bids were received and the contract will be awarded soon after bid checks by Col. E.M. Fry. Work on about ten miles of levee will commence shortly and aim for completion by September 10. Also notes enlistments and service moves for local residents: Army Pvt Harold L. Prior completes power equipment maintenance course at Fort Gordon and SP-4 David Clark returns to Bamberg Germany after leave. Jackie Hendrickson departs for Lackland AFB.
Connie Harper Patti Shradel and Barbara Yeggy attended a three day 4-H club camp at Lake Darling Riverside. Sixteen Brownies joined a Brownie Day Camp funded by VFW Post 6414 with games crafts nature study cookout and a closing picnic.
Wellman residents recall college friendships as Mrs. Marie Van Dorn and Mrs. Magdalen Nichola hosted Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blumenkamp of Omaha and Mrs. Lloyd Pitman of Gunnison. Duane Ruegsegger returns from Alaska to spend summer with parents before teaching in Anchorage next fall after a year in South America. Harold Kempf and family visit Ottumwa and grandmother Mrs. Lillian Glant. Wendel Baker family reunion marks over thirty years with siblings and father present.
Wash. guests Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henrich of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Trier of Keota Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett of Keota Mrs. Albert G. Greiner of Keota Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Redlinger of Wellman and Wendell Baker of Keota attended with grandchildren. A large picnic dinner was served.
Waverly residents visit Dale E Strotman home and celebrate birthday twins Glen Saul and Scott Strotman. Richard Simon, son of Ferdinand and Mrs. Simon, recuperates after major surgery at Mercy Hospital. Newborns include Andrew Joseph Hora and Michael Joseph Beranek with Riverside grandparents.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield outlines seven tips to ensure smooth mail service during vacations. They cover holding mail, forwarding, providing a full vacation address, proper postage, avoiding cash in letters, securing valuables, and buying stamps to avoid shortages away from a post office.
Public service notice invites readers to request a free booklet on dealing with mental problems. It stresses sympathy over criticism and friendship over antagonism, urging support for unhappy individuals. Mail to Better Mental Health Box 2500 New York NY.
Entomologist Harold Gunderson of Iowa State University says rats need plentiful water in dry weather. Use water filled founts with water soluble anticoagulant poisons and maintain water stations. Clean surroundings around barns, remove tall weeds, junk, and lumber piles, and elevate stored lumber and posts. Fresh bait at stations boosts consumption. summer rats eat green vegetation that offsets poisons, reducing effectiveness.
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