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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1969
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal page reflects on judging people by character over race, quoting Jim Gutierrez on Mexican American identity, urges seeing each person as Me first, and condemns racial prejudice while contrasting withCold War arms debates. A later column critiques Pentagon gas deterrence as pointless compared to nuclear stockpiles.
A column with humorous observations on beauty pageants and marriage odds. It cites research claiming Miss America winners are far more likely to divorce, and moves through quirky anecdotes about Barbra Streisand, teetotalers, doctors sued for malpractice, and wordplay stories.
The Family Economics Bureau warns housing demand outpaces supply, with 1.5 million new units this year against a 2.6 million goal. Prices and borrowing costs soar, mortgage rates hit record highs, and vacant properties stay scarce. Experts urge buyers to act now, as waiting risks higher costs even if rates ease.
President Nixon asked Congress to authorize a five member federal board to set and enforce health and safety standards across industries to reduce occupational illness injuries and deaths. The plan would allow state plans and federal enforcement with civil penalties up to 10000 dollars and potential contract blacklists.
The article discusses the long standing legal concept that a home is a private fortress where reasonable force may be used to repel intruders. It cites cases where homeowners were liable for excessive force and others where vigilante actions were deemed lawful defensive measures under threat. It emphasizes that defense applies to owners and renters and must stay within reasonable limits.
The Democratic state central committee tentatively agrees to hold precinct caucuses annually, not biennially, with off year meetings focused on issues. They may shift to February caucuses, March county conventions, April district conventions, and a May state convention, possibly electing platform and resolution committees.
A letter discusses a dream seven spades grand slam by a declarer facing West leads a diamond. The writer outlines a crossruffing technique and overruffing strategy while noting East's persistent doubles. The piece highlights the curious interplay of bidding, defense, and clever trumping to claim the grand slam.
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