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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1974
Page
4
A DRE editorial doubts legalized pari mutuel betting in Iowa will significantly help the state. It notes potential tax revenue from licensing and gate percentages but warns bettors as a group lose, risking greater welfare costs if gambling uses essentials like rent or groceries.
The Muskie led plan would require the Senate Budget Committee to publish a yearly roster of tax preferences and their beneficiaries. It seeks to reveal the true cost of loopholes and free lunches to curb appetite for hidden fiscal advantages and improve federal finance transparency.
Lawmakers propose amendments to the family educational rights and privacy act of 1974 to soften strict rules. Provisions would shield letters of recommendation, allow waivers to view documents, limit parental access to finances, and clarify records definitions to reduce college misunderstandings.
The almanac for Monday December 16 1974 marks Noel Coward born 1899 and lists historical events including the Boston Tea Party of 1773 the 1835 New York City fire and the 1944 Battle of the Bulge. It also notes a thought by Coward.
A reader asks if a wife should attend her husband's office Christmas party and one writes about visiting grandchildren and hospitality. Another advises going, while a third questions rewrapping unused gifts for others and the ethics of not purchasing new gifts.
NSM created the Code to define duties of over 850 independent funeral firms. It guides selection of a funeral director and sets expectations. As a member firm, we offer a copy without obligation and invite you to request it by writing or calling.
A 1965 world championship hand between Italy and the U S shows tense bidding and misreadings. D Alesio and Garozzo misplayed notrump while Ticci and Pabis Ticci suffered a two diamonds doubled down five at table two. Garozzo’s weaker notrump bid cost 250 points.
A 1974 Washington Evening Journal column notes Hebrews 2 16 18 and discusses Jesus as a humane Merciful High Priest. The piece reflects on religious heritage and the author cites church state context in the Washington Iowa edition.
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