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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
4
The piece notes soybeans as a growing success in U S agriculture with expanding applications and new markets in Eastern Europe. It cites record 1971 harvest about 1.2 billion bushels, likely price rises toward 3 dollars per bushel, and potential shifts in acreage to 48 million acres in 1972 amid dock strikes and export pressures.
The conflict between India and Pakistan is fueled by deep religious hatreds with two wars since 1947 and a possible third. The UN is seen as ineffective as both sides warn against external involvement while mass refugee flows from East Pakistan strain India. Pakistan’s Yahya Khan seeks to crush secession, while India frames action as self defense and supports Bangla Desh.
A collection of aphorisms and trivia notes from L M Boyd 1971, with quips about decisiveness, spelling errors, postmasters, and curious stats. Mentions names like Matthew Arnold and George I, plus notes on corned beef, whales, and honesty in workplace behavior.
Five hands are analyzed with standard bridge logic. Hand 1 passes for a safe part score. Hand 2 bids two notrump for 17 or 18 points. Hand 3 bids three notrump to avoid helping opponents. Hand 4 raises spades to two spades to describe distribution. Hand 5 bids three hearts depicting distribution and high cards, with two hearts as an alternative. Tomorrow: Points shmoints.
On this day notable events include Illinois admission to the Union in 1818, Oberlin College opening in 1833, and Ford raising wages in 1929. Also marks birth of Gilbert Stuart in 1755 and a Chambers microfilm discovery in 1948. Jane Austen quote offers a thought for today.
Readers seek practical guidance on cosmetic face lifts including hospitalization, duration of results, and recovery. Other letters discuss wardrobe envy at a country club, tardiness, and offering sympathy after a friend’s suicide, with Abby advising courteous, straightforward responses and practical steps.
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