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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1962
Page
4
The piece warns that patience with burdens leads to progress and applauds challenging invalid rules on names in Iowa. It argues communists influence Mississippi turmoil on both sides, condemning extremes while praising moderates and peacemakers.
A few days ago in Marshalltown Iowa burglars punched open the YMCA safe and escaped with $100. The writer dismisses the robbery as foolish and notes small town YMCAs usually hold little cash and questions why the Marshalltown branch had that amount.
Scientists debate which expert will join the three man Apollo on future lunar missions. NASA weighs training scientists as astronauts with geologists and astronomers favored. a geologist is seen as most useful after a moon landing.
WWDC in Silver Spring proposes a cultural exchange with Radio Moscow to swap top tunes. Moscow allegedly sends its ten best records while Washington plays its top ten. Listeners demand more, and WWDC plans full airplay even if it means dropping a commercial.
A United Press International report describes Yemen's aging imam dying at 71 and a rapid succession from palace power to a new leadership under Col. Abdulla al-Sallal. The piece notes Yemen's strategic Red Sea position, Saudi tensions, Aden's British links, and Nasser's backing of a reformist shift toward an Arab unity bloc.
Wellman society news covers Karen Allen reporting two weeks at Eden Valley Minnesota camp and a planned October 13 rummage sale in the Legion Hall. Residents celebrate visits, travel plans and community events including a frost at 28 degrees this morning.
Ed Springer sustained multiple injuries including broken ribs and arm after a Saturday collision near his home in Noble. He is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. The report lists other local visits and family updates from Sept. 24 with names and places including Womans Lake Minnesota and Wayland.
Sixteen members of the Mission Study Group met with Mrs. Earl Griggs on Wednesday afternoon September 26 at Chester. Harvest themed opening remarks followed by plans for Thank Offering Sunday and a speaker to share Korea observations.
An article by Burton H. Fern M D explains glaucoma causes high eye pressure and gradual vision loss. It describes how atropine used for ulcers widens pupils, potentially causing sudden blindness, and notes that early detection and treatment can relieve pressure and save vision. Jim, once affected, now leads a local glaucoma detection drive.
South to four spades on a deal tested safety plays and the declarer’s mindset. The analysis discusses finessing the eight from dummy to guard against 4-0 splits, with emphasis on making the contract over risk of a trick.
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