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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial defends the Peace Corps, noting faults but affirming progress and results. It criticizes harsh handling of an elderly recruit and suggests training rigor with courtesy while steering older candidates away from overly demanding roles.
George Romney warns that political parties discourage objective citizen participation and yield to pressure groups. He says parties look alike at election time and current Congress debates center on Kennedy labels. Romney, a Republican candidate for Michigan governor, advocates distinct party voices to restore impartial discussion.
REA circles hail a supposed win as the administration allocates 36.6 million dollars to build a public power company in North Dakota and an Iowa line parallel to existing transmission, contrasted with a rejected offer from 14 firms to firm up and wheel Missouri River hydro power, seen as a taxpayer funded victory over profiteering companies.
The East double against four spades, though bold, proved risky as West misread the lead. A club lead by West could have defeated the contract, but missteps by both sides led to a down one and a financial swing of 1600 points. East’s double and West’s heart opening shaped the costly misplay as Becker analyzes strategy and outcome.
A community update from Noble details a bumper dandelion display with 244 blossoms found on one plant. Social notes cover dinners, a Parkview Home Benefit Sale in Wayland, visits from Des Moines and Denver, Bethel Congregation activities, a Stanley Party Marathon in Washington, and church services at Pleasant View Mennonite Church with Phil Frey of Pettisville.
A compact Q A on pernicious anemia explains that vitamin B12 deficiency causes the disease and that B12 injections can cure both blood and nerve symptoms. It notes folic acid does not cure nerves, a pill to measure stomach acid may replace pumps, and iron plus protein aid blood rebuilding.
Household hints offer practical steps such as placing potted hydrangeas in a cool well lit spot and watering twice daily during bloom. Other tips include repairing towels with tape for longevity and using simple tools like a coffee can key as a small emergency screwdriver.
Fred Smith returns from a six week recuperation visit with his daughter in Marion and plans to resume work in his hardware and lumber business. The Richland area reports on school district voting plans for merging with Pekin Community. dates and polling locations are announced.
Sarren of Dallas presided at a silver tea for the 1872 born Chariton native Mr Alter, one of two remaining Span ish American War veterans in the township. A 20 member family dinner followed. He has 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. his wife died in 1949 in Rubio.
Publication details for the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa list editors and staff, press associations, and subscription rates. The paper operates as a second class matter under act of 1879 and distributes Inland Daily Press and Iowa press affiliations with carrier rates noted for Washington.
Yorktown, once a thriving port founded in 1691, is noted for the war’s concluding action in 1781 and nearby National Cemetery burials. The article recounts McClellan’s Yorktown siege, initial assaults, land mines, and Union counterstrikes, with references to earthworks, naval operations, and battlefield remnants.
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