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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1965
Page
7
Gary Murphy reflects on six months as an International Farm Youth delegate in New Zealand. He praises the people and discusses views on government, social welfare, and economics, contrasting New Zealand and the United States. He thanks 4 H clubs and friends and expresses pride in American citizenship.
In Santa Fe a mix of billboard vigilantes, neon restrictions, and design bans clashes with a historic adobe landscape. The Palace of Governors, Lew Wallace, and a long Indigenous claim history anchor a city wary of progress and ownership disputes.
April 16 report notes wet weather delays field work in Washington County. Farmers weigh long days as 200 acre operations push plowing, with erosion from winter heavy rains prompting contour farming to protect soil and store moisture. Ground squirrels and pasture nitrogen guidance also featured. A New York note adds American Express tours offered on deferred payment to cardholders.
A reader recalls a dispute over signing sworn statements that their son’s speech was original. The mother signed, the father refused, and the son was disqualified from state competition. Abby advises the father’s stance shows perfectionism and urges acceptance.
Joyce Holden a television film and ad actress also works part time as a Jehovah’s Witness door to door minister. She and her husband David Mannhalter live in Homecrest Brooklyn and lead a small congregation with restated duties and organized campaigns. The 1.2 million member group operates in 168 countries and emphasizes field ministry when physically able. Holden notes women usually don’t call alone and often work with a partner or husband during ministry efforts.
In a contract bridge hand, South bid seven notrump after a disputed double and a penalty card ruling by the director. East misbade and showed the ace of trumps, West was barred, and North-South could continue. South achieved seven notrump despite misgivings as East discarded and the hand unfolded.
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