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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
4
A columnist laments fragmented local papers at a meeting of editors and favors metric over English measures. He critiques English units and praises decimal systems, noting England’s switch to Celsius and the U.S. potential move toward metric standards.
Fifteenth century cooks used giblets called sewe to flavor stews and gravies. A 12 page glossary decodes terms from manuscripts in the British Museum and Bodleian Library, translating words like ber rie yeast and chewettes fried pies filled with chopped meat or fish.
Jean Seberg 23, daughter of an Iowa druggist, lives in a Left Bank apartment and becomes a leading star in French new wave films. She says Paris makes her feel like a professional American girl in Europe, with plans to keep wandering as she enjoys a wonderful time at the cafe culture.
An advice piece on visiting the sick describes various visitor types and how to be supportive. It contrasts compassionate listeners with intrusive critics and urges readers to be a friendly presence, letting the patient lead conversation and feel welcome.
In 1962 Britain still handles international land disputes as former colonies seek territory. Venezuela requests a UN review over the British Guiana border, while Spain, Guatemala, Yemen, and others press for claims. Britain aims to end colonial rule and let new neighbors decide their futures.
Readings on how much advertising a firm should do. Don G. Mitchell of Sylvania Electric argues that firms should advertise to sustain sales as long as the gross income attributable to advertising exceeds its cost. He cautions against basing budgets on rivals' actions and notes that evaluating ads by single items misleads. overall gross income over a season matters.
In a Masters’ event hand South opens 1 Diamond to 3NT after clubs lead. At table one East signals a diamond doubleton hold up to defeat, while the declarer at table two grossly improves by finessing hearts early, then cashes clubs and majors to reach nine tricks, eventually all 13, after a refined diamond play.
A collage of Dear Abby letters covers social missteps and family dynamics. Advice addresses writing a gracious thank you, a debate on a husband’s chores, and a tense 79 year old mother living at home with temperature clashes.
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