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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1962
Page
3
A spokesman for Defense Minister Pierre Messmer said France conducted an underground nuclear test on May 1 in the Hoggar Mountains Sahara region. No official communique has yet been issued.
Stephen Popel, 46, one of the nation’s 15 chess masters, has settled as a French professor at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Born in Ukraine, he fled Russian advances in 1944, spent time in a German labor camp, then ten years in Paris as a newspaperman and player. He is among America’s top 23 players and seeks challengers while teaching students.
French rock star Johnny Hallyday launches his first U S tour from Nashville aiming to break into Elvis Presley country. He plans Hollywood film work and a Dick Clark TV appearance after recording in Nashville and touring New York with quotes noting his Western welcome.
Grain and soy futures show varied moves with Wheat and Corn mixed to firmer across May July and December positions. Oilseeds Soybeans trade steady to down on some contracts while oats and rye hold or edge higher with small shifts in nearby months.
Rep. William F. Denman of Des Moines called Iowa liquor laws a sham and urged legal liquor by the drink. He addressed the Iowa barber convention noting violations and predicting improved enforcement, licensing, and an estimated 20 to 30 million dollars annual revenue.
League standings show Washington KC 2 22, Moorman Feed 2 24, Farm Service 1 22 26, Mobil Oil 2142 2614, Sportshop 21 2, Farm Bureau Insurance 20 27. Team series highs: Moorman 2423, Tonsorial 2402. Team game highs: Moorman 853, Tonsorial 845. Individual series: D Tschantz 585, Earl Booth 539. Individual game: George Marie 214, Al Lemke 210, Ralph Curl 210.
Public notice for the Washington County Free Learn to Swim program sponsored by the Red Cross offering free swimming and water safety lessons at the Washington Municipal Swimming Pool from June 18 to July 27, 1962. Parent or guardian authorization and transportation details included.
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