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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1963
Page
10
Editorials discuss the 1963 Christmas stamp policy no religious symbolism and first class use only. It notes a rise in book reading during National Book Week with libraries and book sales increasing after TV era debates.
The Washington Evening Journal prints the full Gettysburg Address delivered at the National Cemetery, on November 19, 1863, by Abraham Lincoln. It recalls the Civil War context, declares the nation’s founding principles, and pledges renewed dedication to the unfinished work for freedom and a government of the people.
UPI reports Sen. Barry Goldwater must decide whether to drift toward the political center or defend the far right as independent voters seek a middle ground. Eisenhower’s approval looms large for Goldwater’s GOP nomination, with Gettysburg talks signaling a need for a clearer platform before the convention.
A fragment from a 1961 Buenos Aires France versus United States contract bridge match recounts Trezel opening four clubs, Kay doubling, Silo dor bidding five hearts, and Le Dentu leading king clubs. West misled with spades. South went down one by 200 points, with the later Brance Ghestem bidding misjudgment leading to a down three by the North South pair.
Des Moines report states that the implied consent law, effective last July, has not caused radical changes in highway patrol operations. OMVI summons rose as patrols crack down on killer-type violations, with 359 summons in July to September versus the five-year summer average of 290.
Weekend visitors gathered from North English Cedar Rapids Wellman Crawfordsville and Town City to see Mr and Mrs John Van Fleet Pat and Mrs Bill Yoder plus family. Isaac Sprague and Dr. Leland Sprague of Gallup New Mexico attended the Town City game and viewed visits with Stella Bell and Theo Ressler. Sgt Dennis Ellis returned from Ft Carson Colorado while A B Melton age 95 stays active on a trampoline after a calf accident at 88.
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