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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial ponders mental balance through prayer and stillness. It contrasts modern cynicism with the calming power of faith, noting disapproval from readers as a minor stress compared with inner peace. The piece also muses on nostalgia, fashion, music, scent, and memory, using a 1948 necktie and jacket trend as social commentary.
The Federal Reserve reports that Minneapolis Cleveland and New York showed sales declines over 10 percent below the national average during the newspaper strikes. The drop grew worse the longer each city was paperless, despite attempts to substitute radio and television advertising.
A Toronto Star snippet notes a chartered bank entering night banking urging calls day or night. The piece humorously imagines late hour loan discussions affecting poker hopes and courting bets, suggesting moonlight finance shifts tactics and dawn erases promises as prices stay close by telephone.
UPI reports from Vienna that Bulgaria’s communist paper in Svishtov claims dogs spread diseases to people and cattle. An extermination drive is urged with a ban on dog possession by residents except for national defense, interior ministry, hunters with permits, enterprises, and house owners with watchdog permits.
Insurance firms expand elderly health coverage with hospital and medical plans for 65 plus, led by Continental Casualty and Mutual of Omaha. Blue Cross Blue Shield and others begin selective coverage as costs and profitability shape growth, while non profit pools push toward a wider regional and national rollout amid Medicare pressure.
The Pleasant Hill community celebrates its 127th church anniversary with a homecoming meal at the church basement. Howard Witting leads with local history, and Evan Hultman, Iowa attorney general, delivers a forceful call for practical Christianity. The event honors long‑time residents, features old songs, and concludes with a crowd‑singing session in ideal autumn weather.
A bridge column discusses the contract in spades after South opens one heart. West leads the ten of hearts and the declarer must judge whether slam is possible depending on how opponents' cards break. Consider heart disappearance, potential ace, and 3-3 splits to discard a diamond loser on the thirteenth club.
The article outlines a fourth strategic possibility in a bridge slam, detailing play of the jack of hearts to ruff East’s queen, drawing trumps, and cashing clubs to test split and force a cover. It emphasizes the sequence yielding a safer path even if East holds A Q hearts and West’s diamond lead is strong, presenting a nuanced endgame plan.
Highland schools cancel Friday classes October 18 due to ISEA convention in Des Moines. Huskies travel to Eldon to face Cardinal on Thursday night October 17. Seniors sign up for ACT test November 9 at MacBride Auditorium, SUI. TB tests given October 8 to seniors, with photos taken October 9 in Washington. Junior class magazine drive funds upcoming banquet and prom. Two vocal quartets rehearse for all state chorus tryouts in Ottumwa, featuring Ron Zieglowsky Charles Lors Millie Stout Margy Trotter Dianne Brehmer Bonna Miller Joe Wenger Stan Merecreedy.
Baden Baden Germany UPI Detroit officials admit others in Europe lobbied heavily for the 1968 Olympics while Detroit found itself excluded from lobbying. Buenos Aires Mexico City and Lyons France intensify outreach as delegates vote Saturday amid lavish receptions and party schedules. Chancellor Otto Mayer says executive talks focus on Tokyo sports cuts with handball and archery likely dropped from the calendar.
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