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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1962
Page
4
A reflective column discusses Cuba crisis implications and Berlin as the pivotal bargaining point. It contrasts public opinion in the U S with world leaders, notes Khrushchev's risks, and laments magazine postal card intrusions while expressing a preference for uninterrupted reading.
The piece notes Democratic Governor hopefuls from Iowa and Idaho advocating, respectively, liquor by the drink and legalized gambling on a local option basis to raise state revenue. It cites Nevada as a revenue example from gambling while expressing skepticism about liquor by the drink boosting Idaho wealth.
The column questions if prices are fair for buyers or sellers and notes hope tax revision won’t mimic tariff revisions that usually rise. It remarks price alignment and ongoing concerns about fiscal policy.
An essay argues greatness is not wealth or fame but character integrity humility and faith. A great man should embody honesty kindness community concern and the Golden Rule guiding deeds and words to improve tomorrow.
Washington figures highlighted include Senator Smith W. Brookhart, Alex Miller, Mrs. Alex Miller, Ralph Shannon, Clifford Thorne, Col. D. J. Palmer, Judge C. A. Dewey, Capt. J. J. Kellogg, and George H. Paul. Edith Shields and Paul Shearer selections name further contributors to society. St. Louis note mentions Donald Duckworth at University City pool.
This analysis discusses possible aims behind the Cuban missile buildup and the risks of escalation. It weighs theories that Cuba aids Castro, pressures Berlin, or compels broader base disarmament, while noting Khrushchev’s need to maintain maneuverability despite tensions.
South vulnerable after 1C double. Becket discusses optimal bids for five hands: 1 AQI4 and YQ9T52, etc. Options include jumping to two hearts, two not jump, one spade, four hearts, and two diamonds with cue bidding to probe for the best contract.
A practical hospital packing guide urges light travel with essentials only. Bring medications with orders, cash for snacks, personal items, a bed jacket, toiletries, a reader, radio, clock, and your Blue Cross card. Favor comfort items and note hospital limits on valuables and electricity usage.
A bride to be and her mother-in-law laugh over shower gifts and a joking rug remark. Readers share weather quirks, early radio wake-up songs, and musings on which tunes will endure to 2000, mentioning Dublin Bay and nostalgia for World War II era melodies.
Contracts listed include Clarence W. Goff to Robert Lee Randall for lot 10 block 1 SW Washington. Samuel Simmering to Arthur L. Kane and wife for OL 3 Chilcote's OL and Washington. Lloyd F. Edwards Chevrolet. Donald or Lucille Smith Chevrolet. Omer J. Yoder Ford. Milan E. Roberts mobile home. Paul L. Miller Chevrolet. Mills Rambler Rambler.
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