Washington Verse Puzzle Reveals Ford Quip About America
Vice President Ford tells reporters that Washington is the worst place to view America. He adds the view would broaden your perspective, reflecting on national scope beyond the capital.
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1974
Page
8
Vice President Ford tells reporters that Washington is the worst place to view America. He adds the view would broaden your perspective, reflecting on national scope beyond the capital.
The Lighter Side notes periodic efforts to practice a profession away from the capital. The piece hints at challenges or doubts about success and whether such practice yields results. It reflects cautious optimism about pursuing work outside central hubs.
Oswald recalls a Regency Club session with John Ray where standard bidding led to a grand slam after Blackwood. He notes a dangerous double to show strength can backfire and East’s heart lead expectations falter in a spade contract.
The column presents a bridge puzzle with a sample hand and asks what to bid after two clubs by South and a two spade response from partner. It then shifts to a humorous note about editors and news perspectives. A separate brief from Catania notes a ban on Flipper table soccer to keep youths focused on studies.
A Washington journalist argues a traveling government could hear more candid opinions. He cites Ford’s praise of visits to New York Utah and Georgia and suggests moving impeachment hearings around the country to avoid delays, leaks, or secrecy. The piece closes with a July 9 1974 astrology column for zodiac signs.
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