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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
4
An editorial urges daily Bible reading to fortify daily life. It contrasts a devotional note with a playful comic exchange about losing ideas, clipping phrases, and a Tootsie Roll, reflecting light domestic humor within the page.
The Washington Y M C A awarded an honorary life membership to Foster Bickel, charter member and early board member, for leadership in building the community Y M C A. The piece recalls early crucial decisions, including James A. Young's $85,000 offer, Dr. Jenkins' land gift, and raising funds, plus Bus Westermark's story of a blacksmith shop memory.
A reader critiques the May editorial on the I C C and railroad rates. He argues rate reductions would be selective, favor railroads, and crush smaller transporters, noting newsprint and other commodities illustrate potential misuses and the need for price fairness. The writer cites historical rate manipulation and calls for wisdom and charity in government actions.
A May window diary notes Baltimore Orioles returning on May 9 and nesting activity by two or three females. Others, including wrens thrashers a turtle dove and a ruby throated hummingbird, arrive around May 10 11 with birds visiting a columbine and bleeding hearts. The piece muses on TV noise hot coffee and simple crafts before sharing a recipe for glorfied rice.
Narrator recounts Clifford Freel selling four Appaloosas for 1600 dollars to a Fort Madison buyer. He details Stan Kiesey and wife planning a Mississippi cabin six miles east of Grandview with an outdoor two holer septic unit delivered from Washington. Also notes about local dogs and the narrator’s limited mobility and dog interactions.
Short notes from Washington Iowa dated May 16 1963 cover local events and notices. Items include community updates and upcoming activities affecting residents and organizations in the area.
Congressman Adam Clayton Powell rejects charges of hypocrisy while defending his leadership and finances. He argues critics attack him for being a Negro and for his public life abroad and at home including payrolls for relatives and trips that opponents label junkets. Powell cites Jefferson Bible and calls his ministry focused on brotherhood and racial justice.
Mrs. Hattie Cooper marks her 63rd birthday while awaiting son L Gordon Cooper’s safe return from orbit. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Orena Herd watch the launch with reporters. she praises the liftoff and thanks the Lord. Christopher Rembold named SCI Cedar Falls AMRH president and school activities join his art and education goals.
Governor Harold Hughes proposed creating a Iowa commission on the Status of Women to study working women issues. A two day Iowa City conference of about 40 organizations highlighted pay gaps, childcare, protective standards, and education needed to boost women in industry and professions. Esther Peterson urged Iowa to adopt maximum work hours and equal pay laws.
In bridge, South as declarer at five clubs faces two potential diamond losers. By an endplay setup involving heart ruff and careful diamond play, the declarer ensures the contract regardless of defender choices. The article illustrates elimination tactics and safe endplay against four diamonds to force a favorable outcome.
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