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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1962

Page

4

Editorial Thoughts and Iran Earthquake Aid Contrast

The piece contrasts a serene Psalm themed message with a report on the Iran earthquake disaster. It notes 10 000 dead and 10 000 injured and cites aid from U S Airforce CARE Pan American and the American Red Cross highlighting a surprisingly small Red Cross donation compared to CARE.

Iran United States CARE U. S Pan American Airways American Red Cross Newsweek Washington Iowa

Charles Sifford Breaks Ground In Pro Golf

The Portland Open standings show Charles Sifford tied for 10th, four strokes back. The piece notes his presence marks a shift as golf becomes more public and inclusive, reflecting broader social changes in sports and society.

Charles Sifford

Iowa roadways could gain ponds and wildlife refuges

Izaak Walton League official Duane DeKock proposes using wide interstate rights of way in Iowa to create small lakes and rest areas with plum thickets to attract birds and wildlife. The idea aims to enhance beauty and traveler experience on long, high‑speed routes.

Iowa Duane DeKock Izaak Walton League Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York

Automation Springboard or Threat to West?

A Charles City Press summary notes a national magazine warns Russia may leapfrog to an automated industrial era. Purdue engineer Dr. John E. Gibson cites Soviet automation centers aiming to skip traditional assembly lines and create learning machines to bypass mass production.

Russia Purdue University John E. Gibson

Four limb transplant successes spark cautious optimism

Four patients two youths and two men received reattachments of severed limbs in Boston Chicago San Diego and Calgary. Surgeons credited quick action and luck including a tetanus shot as factors and warned enduring barriers like rigor mortis clots and infection remain.

Francis X. Brennan United Press International Chicago UPI Boston Everett Knowles Jr Massachusetts General Hospital Arthur Holmes Chicago Joseph L. Meske Oceanside Calif Hazel Donlin Kelseyville Holmes Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital Meske Sharpe Memorial Hospital San Diego Miss Donlin Clagary Alta Edward J. Beattie Jr Department of Surgery Presbyterian- St. Luke's Luck William D. Shorey Mel Shorey

Two Faced Smile Bell’s Palsy Plain Facts

A health column explains Bell’s palsy symptoms and recovery. It describes facial paralysis on one side, possible causes in the skull’s bony canal, and treatment options from medicines to surgery. It advises eye care and facial exercises and notes most people recover with time. Dr Fern invites reader questions.

Dr. Fern King

Discount Houses Are Here to Stay

Michigan State University marketing professor Dr Edward M Barnet says discount houses are a space age concept with steady growth. He cites cost cutting and aggressive pricing as keys and notes they will not replace all retailing. luxury merchants may revive as incomes rise.

East Lansing Mich UPI Michigan State University Edward M. Barnet MSU Barnet U.S

Famous Hands Contract Bridge Record by Becker

East dealer. Both sides vulnerable. North to South show a top record in the Masters' Individual Championship with a famous hand. The hand diagram lists North cards K8 6 3 2 and North South positions. East holds 9 8 6 4 while West has 5 7 5 4 2. The dummy shows J 7 9 4 of the South hand and the hearts and spades arrangements present. The text notes $93 value and the J Q 10 3 2 pattern in the club suit.

B. Jay Becker

Seven Diamonds Lead By Mrs Petterson In Duplicate

At a Los Angeles duplicate bridge event the West Coast star Mrs Kelsey Petterson held South and opened seven spades after East opened seven diamonds. East doubled, and Petterson ruffed hearts, drew trumps, and securing the A K of clubs, the queen fell. She cashed remaining winners to claim seven spades doubled for a remarkable score as East-West suffered a poor result. The table’s twist left opponents baffled and Petterson seeking the opening seven diamond bid.

Los Angeles Kelsey Petterson West Coast Star West Mrs. Petterson

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