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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
12
The Kentucky Derby drew millions of casual fans and horse racing followers alike as Chateaugay, a fourth choice, burst from the pack to win a thrilling stretch run. Jockeys Baeza and Yearza, both Panama natives, added international flair to the race day excitement.
A new Conservative Party arose in Des Moines this weekend led by a Des Moines manufacturer named Dilley and linked to John Birch Society. The piece notes pollsters’ broad use of conservatism and predicts Democratic ridicule and Republican relief as former Republicans join the new party.
Bird-watchers note bluebirds have declined across the state as humans keep brush trimmed and fence rows cleared. Neatness and removal of hollow trees and stumps are seen as the main cause for fewer bluebird nests.
Burlington Hawk-Eye notes Rep. John Mowry questions Gov. Hughes and Democrats on liquor legislation details. The piece observes a partisan gap with the House at 79 to 29 and urges Republicans to back a clear liquor by the drink bill rather than a Governor’s bill, urging voters’ will be respected.
United Press International reports 47,489 active narcotics addicts with 38,654 men and 44,242 heroin users. The pattern shows first exposure to milder drugs like marijuana at parties, then escalation to heroin. Addiction follows group activity, with doctors and nurses as rare solitary initiators. Daily costs rise from 10 dollars to 75, driving crime. Acute withdrawal includes restlessness, pacing, muscle and stomach pains, weight loss, insomnia, and weakness lasting weeks.
Neuhart warns of an overabundant pork and beef supply and urges farmers to reduce production. He argues higher output wastes resources, risks prices, and could lead to welfare dependence, urging readers to calculate costs and rely on common sense rather than sales pitches. He also warns against subsidies and cites geopolitical risks.
In Cairo Nasser proposes a United Arab Republic linking Egypt Syria and Iraq as a first circle toward a broader Arab unity. Ben Bella signals a Magreb union with Algeria Tunisia and Morocco as a second circle while Syria faces Baathist-Nasserite tensions threatening a one man rule under Nasser.
James T. Schaeffer of Fort Hays State College regained a Montana State University Class of 1957 ring with JTS engraved after it was found in a Chicago O Hare Airport washroom by E. J. Spomer. The Fort Hays alumni office traced ownership and notified Schaeffer, now an instructor at UC Berkeley. The ring, a graduation gift from his late father, was returned.
On the record transfers Frank M Longwell and wife deed undivided one third in sections 31 and 30 in the SW Washington district to the Estate of Sarah Quince Pearson Harold L Norton transfers real estate to Howard O Pearson Chris A Gingerich administrator to Dan W Schrock land in section 1075.8 Frank Dailey transfers to John M Goodwin real estate in Washington Mary Gale Letts transfers to Gertrude F estate of George E Burdock transfers to Mabel Dunbar real estate in Brighton.
Charles Fingle and wife transfer land interest to Charles Kiene and wife in section 17706, in a conveyance noted in the record.
In a Becker column a 1963 contract shows South declarer at three hearts. After a diamond lead and a spade sequence, South ruffs in dummy, discards, and counters with a heart finesse. The hand hinges on heart division and precise ruffing to avoid downing.
In New South Wales UNESCO notes four railcar units serving remote youth. Three units equip engineering and mechanics labs while the fourth trains electrical trades with a laboratory workshop drafting room and lecture hall. Each unit serves towns for one to two weeks before moving on.
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