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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1971
Page
4
The column presents diverse notes including biblical reflections, a Kiplinger quote on GNP and pollution, a library as a democratic space, a travel prank excerpt, and observations on the lengthening days and sun angle. It laments the loss of two shade trees on West Second Street affecting parking shade.
International Disposal Corp plans to close its 100 ton daily capacity refuse reclamation plant in St Peters burg Florida after costly composting proved noncompetitive. The 2.1 million facility faces possible receivership as cities and states hesitate to pay the price for solid waste disposal and broader pollution solutions.
After four years of stalemate a possible formula to reopen the Suez Canal emerges. Anwar Sadat hints Egypt might allow reopening even if Israel does not withdraw all occupied land, while Israel demands concrete terms. US planners sketch a phased reopening with a five year, 800 million dollar modernization to handle 250000 ton ships.
Westport, Conn. native Lewis Robins, 38, built a career simplifying complex systems for industry and government. He created an audio tape for NCR to train Air Force personnel on the NCR 490 computer, then developed a measurable reading progress system for elementary students. His Creative Learning unit, later part of Grolier, has spread to 900 classrooms in 146 cities across 24 states, with New York City using 250 classrooms and the Queen of Sikkim purchasing two units.
A string of quirky observations and quips ranges from a prison doctor doubting women with triangular nails to trivia about Graham crackers and microwaves. The piece muses on judging women by homemaking, notes about forgers, motherhood ages, octopus color changes, and a language history aside, ending with a veterinary science aside about robins and worms.
Local notices reflect a busy week in Ainsworth. Henry Stettler and family return from an eight day Hot Springs Arkansas trip with mountain drives and horse races. Church activities include United Presbyterian Women meeting, Session gathering, and choir practice. Community members attend events, deaths, and club meetings with plans for March.
The Washington Evening Journal lists publication offices at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa with printing handled by Elder Shannon Co inc. The staff includes David Elder President editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris managing editor and Robert Shaffer local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent. Rates: by carrier 50 cents weekly in Washington 40 cents in nearby towns. Mail rates vary by route and destination with yearly and half year options.
In a Becker analysis, the defender’s plan must beat the contract. East should overtake the dummy’s diamond, then immediately return a spade to force declarer trouble. If South handles finesses, West and East coordinate to ruff and eventually set the contract. The long view from trick two proves decisive.
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