Editorials and anecdotes from the Washington Evening Journal
A reader’s excerpt of assorted items includes a preview of an October 13 auction for the United Presbyterian Home adding a new residence wing with unusual items like two bushels of buckeyes. A syndicated column contrasts baseball and television norms in the Yankees’ latest season and humor about a neighbor’s clothes dryer arrangement in West Des Moines.
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George Kerr
United Presbyterian Home
New York Yankees
Yankees
Spectacular duck wins four spades in master’s match
In a team game Norman Squire of Britain defeats the four spade contract by a daring spade play after two clubs and a heart defense. West signals and East counters with a club ruff setup, but Squire’s strategic duck of the spade secures the contract amid careful card play and analysis.
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Twe Viding
South
Queen of Hearts
West
East
Declarer
Norman Squire
Squire
Squirero
Advertising fuels national progress and newspaper vitality
Washington argues advertising underpins newspapers magazines radio and TV profits jobs and consumer choice. Secretary Connor cites rising ad supported growth including higher wages farm income and tax receipts, defending ads as essential to mass marketing and culture rather than a social stain.
Repair Garage Liable Only If Connection to Accident Proved
A court ruled the garage is liable only when a clear link exists between the repair work and the damage. In Ed's case the fire hydrant crash showed a direct connection, but if no link is proven the garage can escape responsibility. Owners must also exercise reasonable care and drivers may assume risk if repair is known inadequate.
Questioning Cedar Falls college's university status sparks debate
Des Moines reports that the State Board of Regents will discuss granting university status to the Cedar Falls college, tracing name changes from Iowa State Normal to State College of Iowa and noting legislative approval needed. The piece covers related league proposals and statewide topics.
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DES Moines
SDPA
State College of
Town
State Board of Regents
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal
Iowa State Teachers College
State Board of Education
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls Institution
Iowa State
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
League of Iowa Municipalities
League
Local listings reflect a string of vehicle brands and owners
The record names W. O. Thomann Anna Thomann Willis E Miller and many others linked to Chevrolet Buick Oldsmobile Ford GMC Mercury Suzuki and Pontiac holdings. It lists multiple individuals and firms such as Farrell Office Supply Ramsdale Longer Kleese Sidler Elec West Brothers and Crossett among others, indicating a broad catalog of motor vehicles and ownership entries.
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W.O
Anna Thomann
Chevrolet
Willis E. Miller
Buick
Farrell Office Supply
Oldsmobile
James
Barbara Kerns
Edward B. Brophy
Ford
Lewis E. Dempsey
GMC
Clifford
Katherine Ramsdale
Orville
Marjorie
Tappen
Mercury
Walter
Roxie Longer
Ralph J. Kleese
Verle
1. Gallagher
Ford Truck Sidler
Elec
Supply Inc
West Brothers
Suzuki Motorcycle
Ren
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Washington
Evening Journal
Earth
Heaven
CBS
Neilsen
Kater
Dorothy Reid
The
West Des Moines Express
Maender
DEA
B. Jay Becker
North
West Aags
East Shores
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Washington, Iowa
Bert Mills
Washington, D.C
United States
John T. Connor
Connor
U.S
American Bar Association
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Miller
Iowa
Jack Miller
Chicago
Iowa City
Marengo
State Conservation Commission
Klein Klothing
Clarence Coy
Kompany
Robert Logan
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