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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
3
The Atlas booster problems delayed Scott Carpenter's orbital flight by at least two days. NASA shifted targets from May 15 to May 17 or as late as May 22 as checks continued on Atlas 107D and the Mercury capsule. The safety escape tower was added, completing the major vehicle assembly.
Chicago grain market summary from UPI shows fluctuations in wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with small gains and losses across futures contracts for May July September and December. Notable shifts include modest upticks in soybeans and corn while wheat and oats show mixed moves and several contracts hold steady.
Calendar lists May events for Muscatine and Mt. Pleasant districts from May 8 to May 31. Includes track meets, concerts, awards, graduations, festivals, baccalaureate, commencement, exams, and last day of school with reminders for seniors and staff duties. Districts coordinate venues such as the Auditorium, New Gym, and Case Field.
A central and southern Iowa storm dumped heavy rain with Oskaloosa at 3.42 inches and Tracy 3.08, while Ottumwa reported 2.32 inches. The Newton northwest Jasper County area was struck late afternoon as a storm sped from Boone to Collins then Jasper County, tearing roofs from the Collins gym, damaging farms, flattening barns, and freeing livestock. In Omaha and Council Bluffs gusts reached 83 mph tearing down power lines.
The piece explains that investing in U S Savings Bonds grows money through interest and supports national causes such as defense. It notes a return of about 33 percent at maturity and suggests buying a $100 Bond for a cost of $75, highlighting the dual benefit of financial growth and aiding freedom.
A late evening storm north of Davenport near Mount Joy on U S 61 damaged farm buildings and delayed power and telephone service. Hail up to baseballs fell in places, a flash flood closed a road near Marshalltown, and debris cleared for reopening. Reports note extensive property damage, including a new home nearly destroyed and another a total loss. Nearby towns logged rainfall and hail measurements as crews worked to restore lines and roads.
The First District American Legion and Auxiliary Spring Conference convened in Muscatine with representatives from Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona Wellman and more. Betty Jo Wade engaged to Harold D Murphy wedding planned July 22 at Asbury Methodist Wellman. Ladies Golf Club opened season with breakfast and brief meeting before golf.
United Press International reports ten varieties of canned bread now in stores including fruit loaf and wheat free options. Also featured are large detergent tablets from Procter and Gamble, a waterproof fabric spray from New York Nation Co, a waterproof ink drying market by FE Z Buckle Co, and a nylon teasing comb from Foster Grant Inc.
A proposed farm bill would let the secretary of agriculture authorize diverted wheat acres for a wider set of non surplus crops. It also allows reduced diversion payments for farmers planting approved crops, with payments ranging from none to up to 3 percent of normal, to encourage non surplus crop cultivation.
Permission form for a child to take free swimming and water safety lessons at the Washington Municipal Swimming Pool from June 18 to July 27, 1962. Parent or guardian releases American Red Cross from liability and states the student has no physical disability. Transportation arranged by bus or parent.
Directory listing multiple lawyers with firms and offices, plus physicians and eye care professionals. Includes names such as Louis J. Kehoe Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Robert Day Edmund D. Morrison James E. Lloyd Dr P L Etter Dr R Q Eastland and John C Owen with contact numbers and office addresses across various streets.
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