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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1965
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal issue from Monday November 1 1965 features a Thought for the Day citing Proverbs and a satirical take on auto design trends from tail fins to chrome. It includes an Atlantic News Telegraph item on the Saskatchewan socialist program and a brief quip about Spring Fever and a joke about new suits with two pairs of pants.
Frank Emspak, a 22-year-old Yonkers zoologist, chairs the National Coordinating Committee to End the War in Viet Nam. He says the Oct. 15-16 demonstrations mobilized over 100,000 across 60 cities and foreign controls, and plans for further rallies in late November. Emspak notes the committee's growth, his modest salary, and ties to groups deemed militant, while defending the protest movement against government inquiries.
The article recounts a historic contract bridge match where the Swedish star Einar Werner led his team to a grand slam in seven hearts, earning 2,420 points, while his partners also achieved another grand slam in diamonds for a total 4,000 points gain. Werner’s side won the match.
Pythian Sisters met at Fraternal Hall with M E C La Rue Conklin presiding. They planned a Bakeless sale with each member contributing one dollar or more. Halloween table decor was by Mrs Erma Hess and Mrs Daisy Chambers. Next meeting at Genevieve White’s home.
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