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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
4
In a compact note from a gambling column, the text hints at high stakes and a dealer labeled South with vulnerability on both sides. The cryptic markers 9410982 62 West 31097 965 appear as deal context, suggesting a bridge hand description and a scoring or placement reference.
A bridge problem discusses South's opening and the ensuing play. Declarer wins with the queen, cashes the king and queen of hearts, crosses to the ace of clubs, then leads the ace of hearts to force West out. South must avoid down one and can secure nine tricks by overtaking the queen, then using the ten of hearts to force the jack. The piece argues the overtrick justify the heart play despite natural reluctance.
Washington Iowa editorial notes God reveals secrets to the faithful and Longfellow and Wilde quips. It highlights the spring musical Fiddler on the Roof by the Y's Men club for the YMCA, praising local participants across professions. It argues for depoliticizing office work as a useful step.
In Iowa a sheriff's role is argued to be apolitical and the idea of appointing sheriffs rather than electing them is floated by a Sheriff's Association official. Some welcome ending elections, while opponents fear losing voters’ right to choose. The debate pits appointed judges against elected county officials amid strong public interest.
The author extols trees as life sustaining, urging readers to see each tree as a unique individual. It argues against destroying trees for progress and promotes recognizing trees as gifts that deserve love and protection, linking their value to humanity and posterity.
A Kirkwood Community College supporter thanks the Journal editors for frequent coverage. The letter praises the newspaper and local radio for informing Area Ten about the college, noting it is taxpayer owned and expresses appreciation for lively reporting.
A collection of quips and curiosities from L M Boyd including disputes about honesty odds in marriages, notes on robins and intoxication, a rare Last Will, and a palindrome roundup. Addresses and copyright by L M Boyd 1971.
The speaker urges consistent saving for retirement, noting living costs after leaving work and recommending the Payroll Savings Plan at work and Savings Bonds. Every small paycheck contributes to a larger future fund, helping secure retirement finances.
Dear Abby advises on a lonely coworker who fabricates a rich gentleman friend and a bracelet gift, noting kindness over confrontation. another reader wrestles with an ex-husband visiting his children and a mother who recalls a boy kissing his mother goodbye each morning, a practice continued by the next generation.
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