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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
3
Editorial notes on keeping God first in life, argues against federal aid to education as hidden federal control, parallels state control of schools, and criticizes driver license renewal reminders as costly but questions whether the expense is truly needless. Includes a humorous aside about remembering birthdays and license renewal cycles.
The town square clears of snow last week revealing painted parking lines. Parking becomes at least 30 percent easier and orderly lines of cars resemble a well dressed rank. Neatly parked cars increase capacity by about ten percent.
The piece notes a sweet young thing as a metaphor for gossip about the Secret Service. It claims Rockefeller supports a collective leadership within the Republican party and seeks a controlling role in that group.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Iowa Senate backs a renewal notice plan but faces cost and waste concerns. A pay-as-you-go option would let drivers opt in at renewal, paying a small fee to receive a postcard reminder, funded by users and handled at local offices to avoid state expense.
Iowa has collected more than 1 billion dollars in motor vehicle fuel taxes since 1925. In 1925 the tax was two cents a gallon. today six cents. Last year revenue reached 75.4 million with diesel fuel rising 19 percent. Refunds declined for agricultural use as acreage programs shifted production. The motor fuel tax division processed 468,094 claims, while average refund per claim rose over decades.
Washington residents Ward Bennett and Patricia Ann Burham were issued a marriage license in the clerk's office at the courthouse.
Bridge columnist analyzes a hand where South rebid three no trump after East West passes. West leads hearts, East wins ace and continues. West overtakes with king on queen, then a club return proves fatal, allowing declarer to squeeze and make three no trump. East’s failure to shift correctly after ace of diamonds blunts defense.
A humorous column notes brimming bridal gifts nine clocks and eleven lamps while reflecting on club memberships and staying home. Readers chime in on organizing and avoiding joiner culture, with playful quips about fairy tales, TV shows, and a quirky home life. The piece closes with attributions and publication details from the Washington Iowa newspaper.
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