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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
4
The April 15 1971 Evening Journal reflects on April meaning and origins. It notes April as open to new life from Latin aperio, mentions historical names, and trivia about April Fools Day origins and figures like Charlemagne Nero and Nero.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms the governor's item veto authority over appropriations bills, allowing removal of riders unrelated to funding. The ruling curbs the attorney general's role to advisory, strengthening the governor's leadership in shaping laws while returning the AG to non-binding interpretations. It clarifies constitutional balance and signals a shift in state government dynamics.
Iowa uses a computer to draft bills and track progress, with prints planned for session laws and the Code of Iowa. The system shows changes with strike-throughs and underlines, easing legal comparison though raising publishing costs. State employees developed the system, sparing up to $150,000 elsewhere, and Garrison expects faster research and updates to the Code biennially.
Bridge observations recount an odd duplicate pair play where South as declarer made three notrumps after a club lead. The piece stresses psychology, deception, and signaling at the table, detailing how misdirection and careful entries can secure nine tricks.
Eastern Kentucky students tested old moon sayings by planting two corn rows on full and new moon dates. Results were inconclusive due to weather, but the project explored whether lunar beliefs influence agriculture.
The Richland Friends church hosted an Easter Sunrise breakfast for junior high through college aged youth, counselors, and local ministers from Pleasant Plain quarterly meeting. About 60 attended as spring garden decor framed the event followed by a film Dawn of Victory. A skating party by Young Friends is planned for April 23 at Fairfield Skating Rink.
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