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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1963
Page
13
A collage of Dear Abby letters shows a wife segments about a loud shouting husband and dual personality behavior, neighborly and housewarming etiquette confusion, and concerns about public nudity messages. The notes illustrate advice on calming conflict, handling guests, and manners guidance.
NASA official Dr. Robert Seamans stated the United States will strive to land a man on the moon within this decade regardless of Soviet progress. He indicated another Project Mercury flight is unlikely, barring major data gaps, while eight prominent scientists urged strong support for the Apollo program.
The Mid Prairie High School Class of 1963 will receive diplomas in a ceremony at 8:00 p.m. June 6 in the high school gym, with 46 seniors led by Principal G. R. Evans. The Baccalaureate service is set for 8:00 p.m. June 2 in the new Wellman building, featuring Father William Snell as the invocation speaker and a Bach and Jansky music program. The article also notes upcoming awards night, student council selections for next year, and a spring student dance to benefit a foreign exchange student, plus track meet results and upcoming Drake meet invitations for Hawkettes.
Fragmentary OCR text references Washington, carrier rates, and a weekly/annual subscription mention but lacks coherent events or identifiable individuals. Difficult to extract a complete notable item. preserves names or terms as readable.
The Washington Rotary Lab hosted Don Cottong representing Burroughs Corp for a motion picture showing the control site and preparations for an astronaut orbit flight. Viewers saw intricate, detailed operations from preflight setup to in orbit control, highlighting the project management behind the mission. Attendance rose to 96.55 percent with plans for full participation before July 1.
Jomo Kenyatta, linked to Kenya's independence movement, led KANU to a parliamentary victory with 63 of 112 seats and was expected to become prime minister as Kenya moves toward self rule. He denied Mau Mau leadership despite past jail and exile. the era saw heavy violence with many killed. He pledged to protect minority white rights.
The greatest number of auto accidents occur between 7 and noon in Fargo due to inadequate breakfasts. Fatigue and irritability from skipped meals are cited as main causes according to the North Dakota State University College of Agriculture.
Directory shows George F Morrison Gar Morrison Jr James E Lloyd Stewart Shearer and others as lawyers at 211 W Washington St and 225 West Main plus medical and dental services. Dentists Dr Dale E Garrell and Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician listed with contact numbers and office hours. eye care by John W Lemmon D D and Logan Jewelry referenced for glasses and visual training.
Champaign Illinois University equipment specialist Sue Herdon says automatic washers need dedicated circuits protected by a 2-amp fuse or circuit breaker. The motor draws extra current at start and during extraction, risking overheating and shortened life if overloaded or suds-filled. Do not adjust dials while the motor runs to avoid improper control settings.
Tokyo reports that Jay Burchett a Pasadena City College engineering professor and vice president of United States Divorce Reform Inc says Japan’s family court system could reform US divorce laws. He spent six months studying 11 countries and plans a book and lectures to push adoption of ideas in the United States. Burchett praises Japan’s case teams of psychiatrists doctors and officials who try to save marriages during divorce disputes.
The Washington Industrial Corporation launches a campaign this week to sell stock worth 28000 to fund the citys industrial development. Residents are invited to participate by mailing checks and coupons to Richard Weeks at National Bank of Washington, Iowa, at ten dollars per share.
Burchett compared Japan’s family court system to Britain’s model, noting low divorce fees and nonadversarial proceedings. He praised citizen judges, suggested divorce should be handled by personal relations experts, and cited Toledo’s 1951 reform as evidence of lower divorce rates. He also spoke of his own experience with divorce and custody.
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