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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

Page

4

Can man change the weather and the Gronouski post appointment

The editorial discusses Dr. Walter Roberts’ view that man cannot control the weather due to unpredictable outcomes, notes the era debate on political appointments, and evaluates John Gronouski’s qualification as Postmaster General amid concerns about his tax background and public service goals.

Des Moines Register Dr. Roberts Earth Kennedy John Gronouski White House Gronouski Post Office Department Poland Department of Public Service

First Turn Sparks in E and F Production Race

Two Austin-Healeys a Sunbeam Alpine and a Triumph-3 led the pack from the start as power paid on rare straights while nimble driving mattered in tight turns at Greenwood. Roll bars seat belts and crash helmets are mandatory for all competing vehicles.

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Racers Thrill 21 000 At Greenwood Roadway Sports Car Meet

Iowa near Indianola drew twenty one thousand attendees for a full day of sports car racing on the Greenwood Roadway course a 3 mile black top track through Warren County. Spectators watched classes including Formula V and a 25 lap Governor's Cup event won by Dr Curt Gonstead in a Lotus 23 B with an 84 mph lap and later 85 mph. Local entrants from Washington Carlton Bump Jim Mallory Robert Reed Bill Boshart Mike Boshart Dave Elder Tom Eicher and Delmar Yoder Jr. joined up with drivers and fans enjoying the day as Formula V cars with VW power ran alongside larger machines.

Iowa Indianola Washington Journal Greenwood Roadway Warren County Greenwood Richard Doane Carlton Bump Jim Mallory Robert Reed Bill Boshart Mike Boshart Dave Elder Tom Eicher Delmar Yoder, Jr Tom Boulter Iowa City Curt Gonstead Monroe Wisconsin Dr. Gonstead Dundee Ilinois Gonstead

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