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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1966
Page
4
The editorial reflects on the vernal equinox and spring mood, then discusses Fairfield's heated dispute over reducing central park space for more parking. It argues against carving parks for parking, noting urban plans favor green space in downtowns and citing Iowa City's mall concept with outer parking to boost pedestrian areas.
Fairfield's central park is valued far above the need for 65 or 165 parking spaces, suggesting funds could be better used elsewhere. The remark frames a debate on urban space priorities and municipal planning.
A memo from International Women’s Day surveys Soviet women’s labor, housing, and childcare burdens. It notes high female participation in medicine and industry, but warns of heavy domestic duties, limited political leadership, and birth rate decline since 1950. Hollywood segment notes Cecil Kellaway’s 55th year in show business with Elvis Presley’s Spinout.
A former Baltimore Colts colleague recalls Keith Molesworth as a true gentleman and excellent competitor. He valued honesty, loyalty, and 100 percent effort in every task, large or small, reflecting his high character and service.
Keith Molesworth, famed Washington athlete, excelled as a Bears quarterback and Orioles shortstop, also coaching Navy and Colts. Known for fair play, humane conduct, and strong principles, he died of a heart attack while gardening, leaving wife Doris and son Hennie. He is an Athletic Hall of Fame member at Monmouth College.
South declares four hearts after West leads the king of diamonds. Becker explains a safe line: win diamonds with ace, draw two trumps, cash clubs AK, then exit with a club. If East returns the ten of spades, avoid the spade finesse and force West to lead, yielding needed tricks regardless of the king of spades.
Mrs Harold Greeson travels to Globe Arizona to stay with Alfred Johnson while daughter Mrs Johnson recovers from major surgery. Kathryn Horras, daughter of Earl Horras, admitted to Jefferson County Hospital for medical care. Don Chambers starts carpentry work at Parsons College in Fairfield. Local meetings and hospitality noted for Woolson WCTU and Blackhawk Township Farm Bureau. Also BMW forecasts more women drivers with 40 percent now and projected to 50 percent by 1970.
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