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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1963
Page
4
Editorial warns of danger from leaf piles in streets as autumn winds down. urges county supervisors to remove piles, urges parents to supervise children at play and keep piles away from curbs to prevent car accidents and burns. stresses vigilance during dim evenings and bonfire smoke.
A local screed laments mandatory leaf raking and burning, blaming “sheep instinct” for a yearly rush. It argues leaves belong on the ground to enrich soil, warns about street fires and traffic danger, and questions why the task isn’t postponed until trees are bare.
Thousands of Europeans host American visitors to foster better understanding and friendship. Programs sponsored by tourist associations connect travelers with local families for casual chats over coffee, offering a real view of daily life beyond guides and hotels. The US Travel Service notes over 20 communities have such open-house plans, with examples in Kalamazoo Hollywood Philadelphia Washington Detroit and Chicago. For details, inquiries go to the Visitor Service Division US Travel Service Dept. of Commerce Washington DC.
A compact history of calendars from ancient Egyptians to the Gregorian reform, noting Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII, how calendars drift by seconds, and the idea of a World Calendar proposed since 1914. It highlights varied systems including Babylonian, Greek, and Aztec calendars and the ubiquity of kitchen calendars in homes.
The Twenty Ten Calendar, an Aztec stone calendar famed for its scientific precision, is shown in the National Museum in Mexico City. Elaborate carvings depict Aztec life, religion, and myth, illustrating the civilization's achievements.
Washington reports show the economy expanding with a GNP of 588.5 billion for the quarter ended September, aided by consumer and business spending, tax cuts, and pay raises. Despite optimism, some warn unemployment remains high and retail sales slipped in September.
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A compact meditation on calendars as civilization’s backbone. The text notes how calendars organize time, history, and daily life, citing Shakespeare and cultural references to emphasize their enduring influence.
North-South play a four spade opening and a spade lead tests Souths declarer decisions. South should duck the king of spades to avoid risky guesses and ensure the contract. If South ducks, East cannot profit and South makes four notrump. lines of play show the optimal approach.
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