Congress research probes deserve full truth, not headlines
The editorial argues for a thorough congressional review of government funded science, criticizing a sensational take on projects like The Wandering Albatross and Bumble Bees. It defends studying the venom and navigation aids while urging objective scrutiny over rhetoric. It highlights Des Moines DECA training gaps for Black students and calls employers to hire qualified Negro auto mechanics despite prejudice.
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Congress of Research Projects
Des Moines
Nick Krotz
Letters to the Journal On Cemetery Care in Washington IA
Readers urge better upkeep of rural cemeteries in Washington County noting Crawfordsville as a model and Dutch Creek Township as an example of an active caretaker system. The letter cites respect for the dead, quotes Napoleon on national conscience, and calls for broader local effort across six townships and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Dutch Creek
Wayne land residents greet visitors and trips noted
A local Wayland column lists Seth Roths moving to an apartment above Roths Garage from Colorado Springs. Several residents plan visits to Minnesota Canada and Ohio and autumn family events are noted, including births and travel to Oregon and Iowa.
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Wayland
Seth Roth
Colorado Springs
Roths Garage
Asa Payne
Ben Miller
Dan Miller
Montevideo
Minn
Canada
Arthur Davison
Sam Hulme
John Dill Hulme
Judy
Paul Textor
Shirley
Bayard
Warren Bergh
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Simon Leichty
Wilbur
Wm. Beachy
Oregon
Roger Leichtys
Portland
Albany
Paul Leichty
Keota Club Hosts Myron Oswald Group Gathering
In Keota on September 9 Mr and Mrs J E Gretter and Mrs Cyril Osweiler hosted the 4T C Club and guests at a Sunday evening gathering. Three card tables produced prizes for Cora Trier Fiona Woltering Tony Wolering Clarence Aller and Ethel Aller. A lunch followed with a green and white color scheme in the decor.
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Keota
J. E. Gretter
Cyril Osweiler
Karla
Lori
Hannah Dwyer
Raymond Funeral
Fairfield
Dwyer
Frances Gretter Dwyer
Myron Oswalt
Jim Watts
Cora Trier
Fiona Woltering
Tony Wolering
Clarence Aller
Ethel Aller
Harley Baker
Ayrshire
Iowa
Ed Aller
Harper
Duane Wimmer
Burbank
California
Ferne Wimmer
Navy to Offer NROTC Scholarships Through Test
Applications for the Navy NROTC qualification test are open. The nationwide exam will be Dec. 14, 1963, with over 2,000 young men expected to receive college educations as midshipmen in 52 colleges after tests, interviews, and physicals. registration closes November 22.
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Navy
George Cordes
Washington High School
Glen Wenger Improves After Arm Loss At Mercy Hospital
Glen Wenger, patient at Mercy Hospital after losing an arm in a corn chopper last week, is reported improving. His son Joseph reportedly sustained minor injuries a week earlier. The item links mechanized farming to injuries and notes family visits and nearby social events, including old friends and church activities, with several local households mentioned.
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Noble
Glen Wenger
Mercy Hospital
Joseph
Daniel
Dan Steckly
Gilbert Roths
Albany
Ore
Marion
Sam Lewis
Centralia
Marion Lewis
Cynthia
Mexico
Lee Swartzendruber
Lee
Mr. Lewis
Lewises
Old Threshers
Mt. Pleasant
Eicher
Vernon Frey
George Unkrich
Nancy Schlatter
R.s
Linda Widmer
Mildred Freyenberger
Marvin Widmer
Dianne Widmer
Pamela Graber
Paul Duncan
Wanda Graber
van der Smissen
Ruth Graber
Ronnie Freyenberger
John Stamper
Wm. Freyenbergers
Freyenberger
Wm. Leichty
Jacob A. Conrad
Wayland
Richland Mothers and Sons Return Home
Mrs. G R Feltz and infant Dennis Lee returned from Washington County Hospital. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Gorman of Colfax assist in the Feltz home. Mrs. Bill Wonderlich and infant Billy Joe came home from Keokuk County Hospital at Sigourney. Miss Janet Houseal and Ronnie Ward were honored at a prenuptial courtesy at the Friends Church with blue and white decorations and a family style meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
G.R. Feltz
Dennis Lee
Washington County Hospital
George Gorman
Colfax
Feltz
Bill Wonderlich
Billy Joe
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Janet Houseal
Ronnie Ward
Friends Church
The
Christian Church
Connie Ward
Lyle Keiser
Defensive defense beats declarer in decisive contract play
In a masters field Becker reports North as dealer with North-South vulnerable. After a sequence of leads and the diamond king, East sacrifices by playing the king to prevent a diamond ruff in dummy. West then cashes the A and 1 to beat the contract by two tricks, costing South 200 points.
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Declarer
West
North
East
South
Defense
Ires Syndicate, Inc
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