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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

4

Four notrump and three notrump bidding suggestions for four hands

In bridge bidding after 1NT opening and overcalls, four notrump serves as a slam try with maximum values and pass with minimum. three notrump supports game with distribution and potential heart singleton. three diamonds warns about overestimated two diamond bid and favors caution. three clubs aims to describe distribution and high cards to invite slam, depending on partner with spade support and next steps. Tomorrow: Scientific bidding.

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Fiddler cast shines in Washington high school show

Editorial notes praise the high school production of Fiddler as audiences filled the auditorium with standing room only. Cast and crew endured weeks of rehearsals and six consecutive performances from 6:30 to 11:00, finding relief in a rewarding finale as applause echoed.

Correction of Wounded Knee deaths miscount dated 1890 dispatch

The piece notes an overcount of 243 slain Indians at Wounded Knee near South Dakota versus the 92 reported in The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette on December 31, 1890. It argues early news distorted facts, omitting women and children and portraying Indians as aggression seekers, while encircled by artillery during a peaceful arrest.

Wounded Knee Creek South Dakota Cedar Rapids 7Th Cavalry

Fashion designer’s claim on women age thirty seven

A renowned designer asserts women know fashion best at about age 37 and that they are sharpest in style then. The remark links age 37 to married women often stepping out on their husbands.

Wesley West Meadow

Trash Pick-Up Saturday and Community Rally

Readers celebrate Youth Job Coordinator program as junior and senior high students volunteer for Trash Pick-Up Day on Saturday April 15 earning ten dollars per mile for CAP Center funds. Sign up at the YMCA or high school at 8:00 a.m. wiener roast to follow.

CAP Center P. S YMCA

Almanac note April 14 1972 born and historic events

Almanac entries mark April 14 with Aries births and historical milestones. Notable items include the Confederate flag over Fort Sumter in 1861, Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, Taft opening the 1910 baseball season, and Frank Mitchell's 1965 milestone as the first black page in Congress. Sir James Clark Ross born 1800.

United Press International Aries James Clark Ft. Sumter S.C John Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Ford Washington Lincoln William Howard Taft Frank Mitchell House of Representatives

Tiles Made From Glass And Cow Dung

UCLA scientists develop a hot pressed process to mix pulverized glass with small amounts of reclaimed wastes to form durable odorless tiles. Materials include treated cow manure sewage sludge and fly ash with a foamed glass variant produced from reclaimed jars and bottles.

Los Angeles University of California At Glass Container Manufacturers Institute UCLA

Washington Evening Journal publication details and rates

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff, affiliations, and office details. It includes editors president David Elder and William Shannon, advertising manager, production staff, and distribution rates by carrier and mail across local and distant areas.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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