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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1971
Page
4
Washington readers hear of a summer theatre ambition as local youth stage Hamlet on August 19 and 20. The note warns of dramatic danger in the final duel and promises action packed theatre to draw local folk to the show.
Robert Rigler proposes a state revenue road bond program to meet highway needs. He notes contractor interest but warns Iowa lacks capacity to design such a large plan. Concerns include engineering costs and reliance on outsiders who may not meet current standards.
A North Fourth Avenue resident questions a proposed council plan from Main to Washington, asking who pays and if the city treasury can afford a project potentially costing 40 000 to 50 000 dollars or more. The writer suggests asking voters and widening Square to reroute Highway 92 as alternatives.
A collection of reader questions to Dear Abby about dating, self-image, and social invitations. Topics include a 24 year old questioning being mistaken for a tomboy, fashion and grooming changes to attract men, Italian romance fantasies, a noted bridesmaids omission, and a friend’s forgotten invitation.
A 1971 McNaught Syndicate column by L M Boyd blends social observations with light Q A exchanges. It covers topics from marriage timing and romantic apprenticeship to sports rule debates, dairy farming wisdom, insurance pitches, and curious trivia, concluding with reader queries and a mail link for submissions.
South is dealt a hand with vulnerable opponents as the bidding reaches East South West North 1 double pass 29 pass. The article discusses four hands and ideal responses to a takeout double, arguing a minimum double often signals strength only to a limited extent and outlining the risks of jumping to three notrump or three hearts. It stresses careful evaluation of partner’s response and potential losers, noting that not all contracts are warranted by a weak spot in hearts.
The Federal Civil Service Commission declares alcoholism a sick leave issue, prompting a shift in employer responsibility. Unions press for recognition of alcoholism as a work problem, signaling tougher screening for applicants and greater efforts to rehabilitate problem drinkers rather than firing them.
UPI almanac notes Friday August 6 1971 the sixth day of the year full moon phase and visible celestial bodies Venus Mars Saturn Mercury and Jupiter. It recalls Lucille Ball born August 6 1911 and historic events including Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel in 14 hours 31 minutes and Harry Truman's 1945 atomic bomb announcement.
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