Washington County taxes highlighted in state report
In a local editorial, Washington county Iowa is shown paying $32,349,046 in state income taxes last year, placing it in the top third of counties. Johnson county exceeds it, due to a larger population and institutions, while surrounding counties pay less. The piece notes 40 percent of such taxes go to the county of origin for property tax relief.
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New York cab ride reveals driver’s sharp views on welfare
In a Washington Evening Journal column, Mrs. Lee Hughes, a New York cabbie, talks with three reporters during a trip to Kennedy Airport. She discusses her pride in work, college background, and strong critique of welfare as she contrasts New York life with upstate roots. Her reflections highlight class tensions and the appeal of independent work in a city context.
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New York City
Birthday banner for Hoffa flies over Penn state prison
A New England crew hired a plane to fly over Pennsylvania's federal penitentiary last Wednesday towing a 125 foot banner reading Birthday Greetings Jimmy Hoffa. Hoffa reportedly did not see it as he worked in the prison shoe repair shop.
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Dear Abby Letters Reveal Long Memories and Mischief
An elderly couple laments neglect from nieces and nephews while recalling past generosity and a profitable stock investment. They joke about leaving $60,000 to the mailman, with the rest to charity, and request anonymity. A second reader asks how to divert a date from the front seat to the back. Abby offers playful, practical advice and reference to a Chinese tale about lost loves.
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Altho
IBM
General Motors
Court limits in trial experiments cited in legal anecdotes
A 1968 ABA piece explains how courts assess in courtroom experiments. It cites a shampoo case where a model’s hair loss demonstration was rejected as not sufficiently similar. It also notes a shopper’s slippery floor test and a trunk size demonstration that yielded full payment.
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American Bar Association
The Youth Sends His Girl a Potted Plant
A jokey tale about a suitor gifting a potted plant to test a romance. The plant’s fate signals interest or disinterest. Also includes light trivia bits about opera dieting, car ownership, and general curiosities.
Jump to four clubs shows slam potential with 16 points
With one spade open and partner over two clubs, responders’ hands affect the plan. 1) AQIOT YASS OG BAIT3 suggests a strong club fit and jump to four clubs to show a solid hand and distribution. 2) KQ852 YAQT KS RAGS indicates notrump potential. the article favors three notrump with 17–19 HP. 3) AI7642 YKQS AIS 8 favors rebidding spades, valuing partner’s two clubs but a pass if partner supports spades. 4) QJ732 WA A952 BAQL supports a distributional plan, painting shape before a jump.
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King
Res Syndicate, Inc
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