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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1963

Page

6

Editorials on religion, tourism and Africa moderates

The piece opens with a Bible verse and editorials debating church influence, a plan for Iowa farm tourism visits, and praise for Africa’s new nations conference. It argues moderates must regain control in U S race, politics and economics to avoid bloodshed, noting U S Peace Corps and Israel aid as constructive examples.

United States Africa Addis Ababa Israel Peace Corps

We Need Politicians Comment in Public Debate

The piece argues the country needs experienced politicians to solve political problems. It contrasts politicians with other leaders and asserts many are capable, urging appreciation for skilled public officials amid economic concerns and national debate. King City Tris County News cites local readers.

King City Tris County

Work and Pray for Permanent Peace Week Begins Today

Kiwanis sponsors Work and Pray for Permanent Peace Week from May with local church pastors writing messages for publication. A program builds silent hour prayers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and urges all to pause for peace. The piece urges peacemaking through active effort, not avoidance, citing Jesus Sermon on the Mount and St. Francis of Assisi.

Kiwanis Clubs Jesus God St. Francis of Assisi

Patience pays off in patent tales from patience to zippers

Washington reports on patent history from the US Patent Office. The piece notes Laverne M. Cowan of Covington Ga. received patent No 3 085 272 for a toothbrush with bristles set into the handle in a pattern. It recounts Whitcomb Judson s 1891 clasp locker for shoes and Abraham Lincoln s bellows boat lift while Twain s self pasting scrapbook and Ischinger s 17 sheets of drawings set records.

Laverne M. Cowan Covington US. Patent Office Patent Office United States Whitcomb L. Judson Judson Abraham Lincoln Mississippi River Mark Twain Alfred E. Ischinger Mount Penn US Patent Office

The Old Man’s Quiet Night and a Mysterious Sake

An unnamed narrator recalls waking at night to noises and creaks in an old house. A frail patriarch lingers with a fading will and wary mind, while vivid Hitchcock movie references murmur through a restless, moonlit scene. The story blends doubt, fear, and a cold water drink at dawn.

Nis O. K

The Old Man By Doug Tindal

An aged yet vigorous man dominates a troubled community. He wields wealth and muscle to influence events, yet internal conflict and shifting loyalties threaten his grip. His power grows, but his will to fight for right appears waning amid criticism and division.

Battle Cry of a Non-conformist

A reflective piece by Linda Campbell urging readers to reject herd mentality. It challenges conformity and the fear of being different, arguing personal happiness comes from expressing individuality and pursuing self discovery rather than chasing popularity or approval.

Linda Campbell Roy

Taverns Likely To Stick With Beer Under Tight Liquor Laws

Russell H. Laird of the Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association predicts most of the 4,300 class B beer permit holders will skip liquor licenses due to high costs and licensing requirements. He expects beer sales to rise slightly as liquor by the glass expands, with surrounding states’ higher beer consumption noted and Iowa’s tax level cited.

Harrison Weber Iowa Daily Press DES Moines IDPA Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association Russell H. Laird Es Laird Laird Iowa South Dakota Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska Minnesota Missouri

Guessing the Ten of Clubs in a Key Contract

In a five diamond contract with West leading a heart the declarer must decide whether to play the ten or queen of clubs. The analysis shows that South should play the ten, as East likely holds the jack and West the king, and the ten offers the only chance to make the hand.

South West King East Declarer Wet Syndicate, Inc

Advances in Dentistry Across Health Care

A retrospective on dentistry’s evolution from painful extractions to preventive care and precise restorative methods. Highlighted are improved anesthetics, X ray techniques, antibiotics, and orthodontia, plus the growing link between dental health and overall well being.

Deniistry Total Medical Health Team

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