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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1963
Page
4
The columnist laments strict park restrictions while praising the green space in the town square. He argues keeping the park open for benches, families, naps, and picnics, despite wear and tear, is preferable to banning casual use. He notes maintenance costs and comfort for visitors.
A Washington DC letter argues the capital bears heavy municipal costs while Congress withholds fair support. It notes tax exemptions for federal land and embassies, suburban flight of federal workers, and frozen city boundaries hindering growth. The piece urges a realistic federal funding approach.
Governor Hughes signed a bill to count check marks the same as crosses on paper ballots in counties still using them. The measure, approved by both chambers, standardizes ballot marking to reduce disputes and aid election judges.
Gov Harold Hughes vetoes an interim appointment bill, triggering a party line clash as Republicans override. The measure would bar the governor from naming interim appointees rejected by the prior senate. Nagle argues the veto shows stale politics while Hawkins backs the governor. The row includes Hughes proposed interim appointments to the Highway Commission and Board of Control and mentions sales tax discussions in the legislature.
In the 1931 Lenz Culbertson contest Mrs Culbertson South opened diamonds and later bid to six Diamonds. Oswald Jacoby West overcalled two Hearts. Jacoby led spades to pressure and Lenz’s defense struck a spade trick, potentially defeating six Diamonds. The hand illustrates early bidding tones and misrepresentations of high card strength.
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