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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1966
Page
5
A reader brings a faded Sept 17 1917 issue of the Journal recounting U S war preparations, Baker’s rallying speech, youth appeals for socks and sweaters for troops, and village life amid looming conflict. The piece contrasts a quieter past with today’s vast, costly mobilization.
Iowa County Farm Bureaus will soon distribute 12 postcards to promote Iowa agricultural products. Postcards mailed to counties and livestock committees will decide distribution. Nine postcards feature winning slogans from the Farm Bureau contest. Harold Mindermann notes they will raise awareness of Iowa quality food products.
Brazil's tax agents raid social columns and luxury venues to root out evaders among the rich and professionals. The 1964 tax law imposes higher rates, prison terms, and fines. inspectors report many high earners with modest incomes have begun to disclose true earnings, while taxes for the wealthy reach about 15 percent, despite inflation.
Excess moisture damaged state crops causing soybean seed germination to lag behind previous years. ISU tests show 13 percent of samples below 80 percent germination, 36 percent between 80 and 89 percent, with 3 percent in 1963 64 below 80. Weathered seeds result from harvest damage and heavy rain.
Washington Iowa March 1 1966 edition of the Evening Journal reports local incidents and notices from the region. It notes community events and ongoing local developments with emphasis on residents and institutions in the Washington area.
Roscoe C Barnes of Chicago became the National League's first batting champion with a .404 average in 1876. The note on pottery outlines Stone Age Europe developing slowly with about 400 years for every 100 miles of travel.
North opens four spades after a 1 2NT auction and a diamond king lead. The defender should imagine plausible South or East trump holdings to defeat the contract. The key idea is to maximize trump mileage and avoid conceding the contract by thinking positively about possible hands.
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