Merit Scholarships Highlight Washington High Students
The Washington Evening Journal notes high school students at Washington, led by principal George Cordes, compete in the National Merit Scholarship tests. Although no local winners have emerged yet, several students earned Certificates of Commendation as colleges look for merit. The editorial urges hope for a local winner, calling merit a greater honor than a football championship.
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George Cordes
Washington
It's Easy to Propose A Public Housing Utopia
A Perry Chief commentary examines the National Housing Conference's push for vast federal funding to expand urban renewal and housing. It notes a proposed budget nearing 4 billion dollars with loans and questions whether housing aims are properly prioritized amid defense and other needs, urging political realism in budgeting.
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Washington
The
Angels
NHC
Nathaniel Keith
Resolutions Committee
The Main Lines by W. H. Marriott
Reads like a collection of aphorisms on daily life and social behavior. It cites stock dividends from a cow call and reflects on debts surveillance trust and attitudes toward automobiles and work in succinct quotable lines.
Bill on interim salary panel could test constitutionality
Des Moines report notes a bill to require the legislative interim committee to approve state employee salary changes between sessions, potentially challenging the committee’s legality. Rep. Harold Fischer and Rep. Elmer Den Herder introduced the measure, while Gov. Harold Hughes may raise constitutional questions. The article also covers index duplication costs, IBM digest use, and projected 1965 savings on a state legislative index system.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Legislative Interim Committee
State Executive Council
Dget
Harold Fischer
Wellsburg
Elmer den Herder
Sioux Rapids
BUILD IT YOURSELF Pyramid cost estimate for a Giza replica
Three Harvey Mudd economics students estimate a modern concrete block pyramid 482 feet high and 756 feet square at the base would cost about 62 million dollars. They propose on campus land, planning 16 weeks to complete given 44 workable weeks per year, with spiral roads and cranes for block placement. The project exists only on paper as of now, though the figures are public.
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Claremont
Calif
Pyramid of
Giza
Harvey Mudd College
Tom Leiehtfuss
Dave Haber
Chuck Robbins
Egypt
Procter Thomson
Claremont Colleges
Southern California
Cheops
Harvey Mudd
TRY THE WATER CURE Old Conocuintle’s radioactive rise in springs
Mexico City reports on Conocuintle the radio active god whose wild career spans Bronze Age origins to failed ventures in mineral springs shrimp fishing and copper mining He allegedly sought immortality by a river radiating enough heat to boil himself to death while his colorful exploits amused and alarmed contemporaries.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Conocuintle
Jeff Conocuntle
Otis
Outer Mongolia
Conoctivitle
Jeff
Mazatlan
Veracruz
Conoctvitle
The
Coun
CONTRACT BRIDGE STRATEGY AND A FLEETING FRENZY AT THE TABLE
The article analyzes a bridge hand where South underestimates the full potential of the deal. It argues that success hinges on planning the play rather than chasing finesses and highlights how misreading the hand leads to preventable losses despite strong starting prospects.
Introducing Washington High Seniors By PAM HITE
Washington High seniors profile Cheryl Keating, a multi activity student at WHS. She has participated in Science Club Concert Band and Marching Band as a twirler, served as secretary of Art Service Club, and held student council roles. Active in choir drama clubs and Future Teachers, she plans to study music at Simpson College.
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Pam Hite
Cheryl Keating
W.hls
Cheryl
Jun Ns
Mistic
Amer
Gle Club
All To Chorus
Tri M
Chery
Simpson College
Indianola
Claire S. Keating
Chersl
Water Temp Sparks Mink Tale and Spa Myths
A sick mink at a stream drinks water as a man named Jeff observes. A rumor spreads that bathing in local springs heals all illnesses. Conocuvitle, having found his niche, reportedly hides underground to continue work and allegedly glows to keep spa waters warm, a whimsical tale about a deity 4,000 years in the making.
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Jeff
Coun
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