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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
4
Editorial reflects that God is love and that the love of God underpins all universal mechanisms and the destiny of individuals and humanity for time and eternity. The piece emphasizes a faith grounded view of existence and the ultimate purpose rooted in divine love.
FBI and a Senate subcommittee probe Billie Sol Estes and alleged fraud in fertilizer tanks mortgage deals. The piece notes linked ethics concerns, a labor official’s resignation over a gift, and urges swift action by President Kennedy and Congress. It then reviews county per diem and mileage figures, linking pay differences to how counties manage road work and supervision.
In a six spade contract South overcomes poor bidding by ruffing clubs from dummy and using a controlled trump sequence. West cannot discard a heart or a diamond, leaving him in a squeeze and South with five trumps plus the necessary side tricks to make the slam.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Iowa county government laws need review after Iowa Taxpayer Association bulletin shows wide pay gaps for county supervisors. Salaries differ by county size with 15 largest paying annual salaries while 84 smaller counties pay 14 per work day. County staff needs vary, Grundy County uniquely uses seven supervisors.
Burlington Hawkeye notes that candidates focus on which taxes to increase or keep rather than on reductions. Gov. Erbe favors guarding or reducing property tax, Nicholas backs a 3 percent sales tax, Hughes would not raise the sales tax but supports higher income tax and liquor revenue. The piece argues for broad tax reform beyond pet fixes.
The dispatch outlines fall fashion shifts with blues and browns dominating men s suits and olive replaced for novelty lapels. A stretch fabric used in women s shoes promises comfort, while a convertible coat vest mash up debuts.
A hay fever fence eight feet high uses two level wooden slats to slow wind and filter two thirds of pollen. Built to curb outdoor pollen, the latticework also blocks snow drifts and wind gusts while warning it should not be used for privacy. Copyright 1958 King Features.
Household hints offer quick tips for cleaning walls with a sponge and liquid cleaner, no rinsing, and preventing streaks. Other tips cover baby pants odor control with baking soda solution, nail polish bottle upkeep, and avoiding air gaps. Guidance also includes violet plant care, vacuum bag replacement, and decorating a child’s room for durability and adaptability.
Fort Riley Kan Army 2nd Lt Wayne R Gamon 22 son of Mr and Mrs John R Gamon Route 3 Washington recently participated with the 1st Infantry Division 4th Artillery in Exercise Red Arrow a 31 day field training drill at Fort Riley Kan The exercise aims to keep the Big Red One combat ready featuring artillery mortar and small arms drills Lieutenant Gamon assistant executive officer of Battery A served in the campaign He entered the Army in 1961 is Alpha Sigma Phi member a 1957 Washington High School graduate and 1961 Iowa State University alumnus
Tourists on a budget can vacation in Hawaii with European plan hotels and housekeeping apartments from $6 to $22 per night. Kauai and Kona offer lower rates, while newer luxury options like Hanalei Plantation on Kauai draw higher prices. A rented car enables coastal trips and local dining beyond guided tours.
VFW Auxiliary 6414 in Riverside outlines plans for a June 29 30 summer celebration sponsored by VFW Post 6414 and local businessmen. A Miss VFW contest for 9th to 12th grade girls runs with entry deadlines and rotating vote boxes in local shops.
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