Editorials and notes on politics and sports satire
The column mix critiques New York sports money and media influence on the Mets and Yankees, contrasts federal leadership with Iowa governance, and reports a Supreme Court ruling on equal protection in segregated courts. It argues for a concrete governor’s program, notes Kennedy and Eisenhower parallels, and highlights a ruling against segregated court contempt. The tone is dated and editorial, reflecting regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
Mets
Shadow of Peron hovers over Argentina in crisis
Buenos Aires reporters describe a city of beauty masking political cynicism as Argentina remains divided after Peron’s overthrow. Misery grows among 21 million people with 1.5 million seeking emigration and a nation torn between military factions and Peronistas while President Guido struggles to govern.
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Peron
Argentina
Buenos Aires
South America
Marchionda
Peronistas
Blue
Red
Colorados
Blues
Reds
Jose Maria Guido
Guido
Viedma
Patagonia
Iowa population shows first decline in 18 years
Iowa's population estimate for July 1, 1962 stands at 2,781,400, down 450 from a year earlier, marking the first decrease in 18 years. Des Moines leads cities at 213,500, with Cedar Rapids 96,200, Davenport 91,400, and Sioux City 91,000. Polk County remains the most populous.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Vital Statistics Division
State Department of Health
U. S. Census Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux City
Polk
Linn
Black Hawk
Scott
Woodbury
Kitchen Window Notes and Garden Glimpses
A diary style item recounts springtime scenes from a kitchen window including the first wren of the season and a red wren house. It notes asparagus and rhubarb growth, fruit bushes, a pine tree planting for future Christmas trees, weather delays for siding, and a household tip for cleaning a stainless kettle by hot water running from the faucet. See You, Marge.
Sylvia’s improbable bridge triumph under wild point counting
In a Becker column from 1963, Sylvia clings to a trick based hand view, opens spades against clubs, and despite facing a double and redouble, finishes twelve tricks. Her misread math leads to a dramatic end as she razor backs into a winning run with clever ruffing and timing. The piece showcases idiosyncratic play and masterful hand evaluation.
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Sylvia
Sylvia Ap
West
North
East
Pixie Paradise Prom Graces Keota Banquet
Keota Junior Senior banquet and prom featured a Pixie Paradise theme with pastel decorations including wishing wells pixies spring blossoms and a rock garden. Gary Vincent presided as master of ceremonies with Bonnie Greiner delivering the welcome and Bonnie Harras the response. Ron Greiner and Mary Lou Sieren spoke on the seniors and W H Barnum gave the seniors salute. Special spring music was by Mrs David Kruse.
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Keota
Gary Vincent
Bonnie Greiner
Bonnie Harras
Ron Greiner
Mary Lou Sieren
W.H. Barnum
David Kruse
Plan Carefully On Farm Buildings
Farmers who suffered losses of major buildings in the late April wind storm in southern Washington and northern Henry and Jefferson counties should study replacement options before starting construction. Washington County Extension directs access plans and layouts to save money, with new economical designs for corn cribs, grain storage, and pole or frame barns available at extension offices.
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Washington
Henry
Jefferson
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension
Frier
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Eve
New York Mets
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Eisenhower
Hughes
He Stoully
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
South
Phil Newsom
Juan D. Peron
Carlos Marchionda
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
U. S
Henry County
Jefferson CO
Johnson County
Keokuk County
Louisa County
Washington CO
Ted Pratt
Ted
You
Marge
B. Jay Becker
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Jerry
Honeydoll
Jerrys
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Dixie Dugan
Dixie
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