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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1962

Page

5

ISU Campaign for Seven Million Center Draws Interest

Editorial notes Iowa State University aims to raise 7 million dollars for the Iowa State Center a multi use campus auditorium with rooms for 1000 to 12000 people and a reflecting pool. The piece praises the project for year round use and urges support. Also recalls a traffic incident with a puppy, comments on pedestrian right of way. It ends with short quips on retail integration and coffee experiments.

Iowa State University Ames Iowa State Center

Defense Messages in a Contract Bridge Hand

In a North hand of 3NT with West as dealer both sides vulnerable the play hinges on signaling. West ducks the nine of hearts to force East’s remaining heart and railroads the defense, while South relies on a club finesse. The article notes precise defensive cooperation and the risks of heart return lines.

West East South Declarer King Features Syndicate, Inc

Changes Urged in Tax Commission Mileage and Bond Procedures

A state audit of the Iowa Tax Commission criticizes mileage expense handling and calls for a standard procedure for long distance and collect calls. It also recommends safer truckers bond accounting, higher surety bonds for commissioners, and investing excess cash above 10 000 in securities. The report notes revenue gains across gross, net, revolving fund, sales tax and income tax.

Des Moines UPI State Tax Commission Tax Commission Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Commission

Khrushchev Pledges Laos Peace Effort

Soviet Premier Khrushchev pledged continued efforts to keep peace in Laos and blamed U S actions in Thailand for destabilizing the Laotian problem. He noted Prince Souvanna Phouma favored a coalition and said the Soviet Union would adhere to Geneva and Kennedy-era cease fire aims. He dismissed West insinuations about his Bulgaria trip and said it showed unity toward communism.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Laos U.S Thailand West Phoumi Nosovan Khrushchev Souvanna Phouma Soviet Union Geneva Kennedy Bulgaria

Inside You And Yours: Fingerprints to Flying Safety

Burton H. Fern discusses fingerprint science linking conditions like schizophrenia to ridge patterns and notes advances in chemical analysis of opium origins. The column covers obesity trends, strontium-90 exposure in milk, and safe air travel for infants. It concludes with marine safety tips for fuel fires and emergency measures.

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Girls Overnight Guests at Wengers Walk to Washington

May 21 Joann Wenger hosted several girls at her parents home for a picnic and overnight. They walked toward Washington from Billy Conrad's timber to reach breakfast at the State Cafe before continuing to Iowa. The group was tired but reported a great time with friends and errands noted along the way.

Kalona Jarrard Jake Conrad Wayland Edith Roth Gladys Widmer Davenport Miss Widmer Emma _ Roth Amasa Miller Miller Edith J. J. Rich George Unkrich D. J. Alliman John Reschly Emma Roth Reschlys Hesston Kansas Wm. J. Schantz Veterans Hospital Iowa City Henry Ralph Shannon Evening Journal

Mother Daughter Banquet Highlights Keota Church Event

Keota Christian Church hosted a Mother and Daughter banquet with sixty six attendees. Marjorie Bywaters welcomed guests and announced program numbers as Latin America themed decorations and a menu featuring regional dishes were showcased. Mrs Akers of West Liberty spoke on More than Skin Deep.

Boyd Sanders Keota Christian Church Marjorie Bywaters Charlotte Stoutner Mexicalie Rose Myrna Brittan Lois Anderson Akers West Liberty Jean McCrabb Susan Stoutner C.W.F Latin America Mary Stoutner Ilo Hagist Susie McCrabb Klechner Des Moines Earl C. Parke St. Louis J. T. Parke

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