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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
4
The Washington IA editorial notes a small town bowling president and applauds Northbrook Illinois for powering half the United States Winter Olympic medals through its skating club. It cites Northbrook's girls earning four speed skating medals and highlights the US teams' overall strong showing despite some disappointments.
Chemical & Engineering News notes a Franklin Institute pavement that lets rain reach underground water and reduce sewer runoff. The new asphaltic material reportedly handles 70 inches per hour and resists freeze thaw cycles, aiming to cost less than conventional paving. plans include trial areas before wider use.
A Prescott Phoenix reader comments on Washington Iowa street and curb plans arguing for full resurfacing of key streets with funds used efficiently. The letter questions engineering assumptions about center blacktop and cites a history of rising rather than falling tax valuations. The writer supports improvements but urges careful consideration of all options before spending taxpayer money.
A dealer analyzes responses after One Spade opening and Two Spades overcall. For five hands it suggests bids such as Four Spades when hand supports the seven card spade suit, trial bids in hearts, notrump options, and Blackwood based jumps in notrump and spades. It also notes the five notrump jump as a grand slam force with partner holding two top trump honors.
Washington tourists, especially women, face rest room scarcity in the House galleries with only two female rest rooms and four toilets. Builders note space limits while Rayburn Building offers ample rest rooms but its elevators are often restricted to members. The bathroom issue is one of many visitor inconveniences in the Capitol.
Dear Abby letters discuss whether twins should dress alike to identify themselves or develop individuality. Readers argue that early dressings may be cute but as children express preferences they should be respected. Other inquiries cover love outside marriage and staying with parents during visits.
The piece notes Olivia de Havilland as the only surviving major star from Gone With the Wind, after listing others who have passed. It also spurs unrelated trivia on earthquakes, marriage rates, currency, women's lib, and basic science facts, closing with a reader mail address in Fort Worth Texas.
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