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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
4
In the March 7 1963 Washington Evening Journal an editorial reflects on enduring trials yielding divine approval and a light verse exchange about hot lemonade and mustard plasters between Gwendolyn and her mother. The playful dialogue pokes fun at old remedies and household banter.
A judge in Ames struck down a city ordinance banning telephone sales pitches as an improper use of police power. The decision dismissed related charges against Phil Dusenberry, formerly of Washington, allowing him to return to his telemarketing work for a Springfield, Ohio photography firm. The piece discusses advertising ethics, price labeling trends, and consumer annoyance with telemarketing while arguing bans on advertising invite scrutiny.
The piece defends overseas travel by some congressmen while condemning personal junketing. It explains counterpart funds the US holds in foreign currencies and urges tighter expense control, arguing travel can be wise for governance but must avoid freewheeling personal use.
Franklin Jaqua explains the realities of lawmaking in the Humboldt Republican. A hopeful bill must survive scrutiny from 99 House members, senators, and lobbyists. Personal letters outrun petitions in influence, and every proposal faces debate, attacks, and the rough path to passage.
Iowa official Carly Pesch questions the implied consent bill passed by the House noting the need for uniform revocation terms and clearer hearing procedures. He favors reminders about license expirations but seeks practical, uniformly applied rules and address-change notifications.
A reddened desert map stirred as January rains in the Kalahari Oasis flooded scrubland, turned pans into lakes, and revived ghost rivers. Farmers expect continued irrigation through 1983 as water tables rise, then gradually fall again, returning the region to drought conditions without further rains.
Twenty one members of the Presbyterian Church hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Dave Erwin at the Stacy home as they prepare to move to a farm south of Washington. Guests enjoyed social time and sandwiches with coffee while a large picture was presented to the Erwins.
In a team match Becker analyzes two boards where defense determines outcome. At first table South in four spades loses despite a diamond lead, while at the second table precise defense shifts bidding and lead to a down one by South. East reads bidding, redirects defense to force a stoppage and West uses timing to secure the hand.
A column notes confusion over detergent types hard versus soft, their environmental impact, and proposed laws in Nebraska California Connecticut and Germany. Personal anecdotes about cornmeal mush memories and a White House squirrel problem accompany reflections on a Highland Community school reorganization and nostalgic autographs.
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