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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1965

Page

4

Banner Verse Encourages Joyful Observance

Thought for the Day quotes Psalm 20 5 on rejoicing in salvation and setting up banners in God’s name. The note presents it as a versatile banner verse for many occasions.

Major surgery tale from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City

A columnist recalls an operation at Mercy Hospital Iowa City describing surgery as major if the incision exceeds an inch and a half. He details entering the room amid conspiratorial thoughts, the ether or anesthesia, hiccups and a penicillin rash, and praises modern surgery and doctors while planning to rest after the hospital stay.

Mercy Hospital Iowa City New School of Thought

No title available from the fragment

A collage of quotations from various papers. The notes reference poverty costs, car payments, pedestrian safety, and a May 1 1965 date in Washington Iowa, Salt Lake City and Regina.

Salt Lake City Desert News

Government studies growing problem seek way to help narcotics users

The UPI report notes the Bureau of Narcotics knows 55,899 Americans addicted to heroin morphine and other narcotics with thousands more not yet listed. It covers urban patterns in New York Chicago Los Angeles Detroit and minority groups and discusses penalties civil commitment rehabilitation and public clinics debates.

Washington UPI U.S. Bureau of Narcotics Harris Isbell U.S. Public Health America New York Chicago Los Angeles Detroit Senate Investigations Subcommittee France United States Congress E. Barrett Prettyman Johnson Bation Great Britain Britain American Medical Association National Research Council Narcotics Bureau

Climbing Trees and Bird Watcher Reflections

A reader recalls boys climbing trees near Have Timber and muses on being a bird watcher. He compares childhood apple picking, pine trees, and the lure of treetop sights, urging the climbers to seek grandeur while noting ruby crowned kinglets and the fleeting joy of nature.

Hayes

A Safe Diamond Deal Clears Nine Tricks in Bridge

In Becker's contract bridge lesson the declarer avoids a blade of misplay by not following a pure stock line. By leading diamonds to the ace and then a low diamond toward the jack the declarer guarantees nine tricks regardless of diamond layout or honors, ensuring success even if hearts mislead.

Declarer South West Res Syndicate, Inc

Matson Breaks His Own World Shot Put Record at 69 Feet 4 Inches

Randy Matson of Texas A and M, a 6-6 255 pound sophomore, shattered his world record with a 69 feet 4 inch toss at Memorial Stadium in Austin. He protected a strained knee with a white elastic band and said the throw felt better than the 67 11% mark he had previously held. A large crowd cheered as the record fell and Matson praised the day’s alignment of factors.

Austin, Tex UPI Randy Matson Texas A&m University Matson Memorial Stadium

Stamp Corner: New Commemoratives From Post Office

Postmaster General Gronouski announces two new commemorative stamps. A 5 cent American Painting series release in Washington on September 17 honors John Singleton Copley with his 1776 painting of his nine year old daughter. An 11 cent ITU centenary stamp debuts October 6 in Washington with ITU nations planning stamps.

Gronouski Washington, D.C John Singleton Copley International Telecommunication Union ITU Post Office Department Thomas Jefferson Albert Gallatin Frank Lloyd Wright Francis Parkman Lincoln Washington Franklin Roosevelt Albert Einstein Andrew Jackson John F. Kennedy

Moose Lodge Honors Dale Sheetz Enrollment

The Moose Lodge held an enrollment for four teen new members at the Moose Home on Friday evening in honor of Dale Sheetz past secretary. Visiting officers included Harley Lambert and Clarence Wilson, with Milo Wynn as guest speaker. Women of the Moose served lunch after enrollment. Washington report advises a good breakfast and calorie arithmetic for weight control.

Moose Lodge The Moose Home Dale Sheetz Harley Lambert Burlington State Finance Clarence Wilson Iowa City Milo Wynn of the Moose

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