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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
4
The page reflects on missed opportunities to know the Lord and contrasts it with the New York newspaper strike. It notes a settlement among publishers and national officers, but printers refuse to vote acceptance, affecting 100000 idle workers relying on strike funds and unemployment pay.
A reader protests federal plans for a 5 percent sales tax and warns it would crush state and local funding, urging Uncle Sam to stay out of sales taxation. The piece also notes local print shops face cheap bulk options but stress timely local service and quick production.
The Burlington Hawkeye prints a mayoral guest editorial urging constructive criticism of city officials. It argues criticism must be objective and cooperative, warns against personal attacks, and notes officials must use best judgment after reviewing all information. Edmund Burke cited as a warning about loud voices.
Iowa faces a possible auto insurance rate increase as losses rise for 1962 versus 1961. Commissioner William Timmons says premiums may climb to restore underwriting balance due to higher claim costs, while Iowa remains cheaper than neighboring states.
In Mexico City a growing number of minor accident victims suffer emotional aftereffects described as traumatic neurosis. The piece cites Dr. Herbert C. Modlin and recounts a mythic origin story from Aztec lore involving Feldxu atli and a staged duel, linking ancient gods to modern psychiatric concepts.
In this contract bridge analysis Jay Becker explains a hand where South must choose whether to lead ace or king of hearts after three spade ruffs and a king showing West. By ruffing the third spade and then playing trumps, declarer winds up making four hearts and avoiding failure, a display of correct guessing under pressure.
Clarence Christ state chairman urges safe pesticide use during National Wildlife Week 1963. Avoid nonessential chemicals, ensure registration and proper directions, and use alternatives or least harmful options. Emphasizes containment, supervision, storage, disposal, and timing to protect wildlife and people.
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