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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
4
The piece extols American freedom and opportunity, praising mobility from slums to suburbs and from labor to professional status. It argues problems stem from those lacking motivation, not overall opportunity, and celebrates a democratic system that allows wealth retention and growth amid gratitude for responsible citizens who recognize these strengths.
A column condemns militant protesters for ingratitude toward a free society. It argues the generation gap and communication failures stem partly from this attitude, noting dropouts and campus activists view themselves as oppressed while dismissing any gratitude for societal achievements.
Governor Claude Kirk of Florida summons lawmakers to a special session to fund a 6.5 million road program with a proposed one cent gasoline tax increase. The piece notes the recurring tax framing and cites a Tops of Atlanta voice.
Democratic sponsors push a record 800 million dollar federal pool to fight water pollution and urge President Nixon to sign. The plan envisions 10 billion to build sewage treatment facilities, with a House vote of 600 million and Senate 1 billion before compromise.
A 1970s education shift urges more than fact learning. Experts from Dr John L Goodlad to NEA’s Ole Sands call for humane, human-centered schooling. Changes span year round operations, preschool to post high school training, open interior buildings, greater home and community involvement, and a new curriculum blending arts, social science, and vocational training.
A miscellany of quips and trivia spans topics from nun stereotypes to hangover science, fashion habits, grooming, and odd facts. Notable items include vodka and gin linked to fewer headaches, a British hatmakers survey, shoe size trends, and a Rome Italy basketball ref with police powers.
In a South dealer duplicate game at 13 tables the contract was often six hearts and no declarer made more than eleven tricks. The slam could have been made if West held the king of clubs and the spade ace. South, sensing a slim chance, pursued a line: cashing spade ace, leading spade low, finessing ten, then king of clubs. East followed, West proved false, and South secured the twelfth trick via queen spades or clubs.
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