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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1971
Page
4
Editorials discuss balance of power in households and the role of in laws in domestic decisions. The piece critiques penalties in the criminal code and cites a past case where two men received identical five year sentences for very different crimes. It argues for sensible reform of laws.
Polish police divert drunken drivers to Warsaw’s priciest hotel instead of jail. The offender gets a hot shower, pressed suit, ironed shirt, and shined shoes while sleeping off intoxication. In the morning a 600 zloty bill arrives, replacing fines or punishment.
Polk County District Judge Lee Oxberger commented during the sentencing of Donald E. Williams for selling heroin in Des Moines. Police call Williams the largest street heroin seller in Des Moines as a jury convicted him last month. Oxberger urged a harsher penalty than the five-year maximum, arguing Williams deserves at least ten years.
Scientists at the Franklin Institute Philadelphia design a machine to separate 60 tons of household trash per hour into shredded paper glass hard and soft plastics and cans for usable raw material. The Public Health Service may fund 500 300 for a full scale model. This could address the salvage crisis.
Governor Robert Ray faces potential walkouts by Deere’s 16 000 Iowa workers and Maytag Newton plant staff while building trades threats loom may 1 contract expirations. Tax receipts lag, but withholding steadies cash. analysts debate an $11.1 million deficit and possible tax hikes to cover shortfall.
Readable fragments show a journal page with partial masthead and classifieds. Mentions Washington, Iowa local daily press, Inland Daily Press, production ad notes, and names such as David Elder and Robert Shaffer in the context of editorial duties.
Rates show monthly and yearly options with different charges for in town and outside Iowa destinations. Washington headquarters route listed with distinct pricing for carriers and mail delivery, reflecting regional carrier costs.
A miscellany of trivia and observations spans animal facts and human aging. Notable items include eight legged spiders, the ostrichlike cassowary, the big eyed horses, a crab cracking coconuts, and the gliding lizard. Also advice on worry management attributed to Churchill and notes on dentures and aging facial changes. Rapid replies question breast cancer rates, pretend talking on the phone, and marriage expectations. Messages invite reader mail to L M Boyd.
In a 1971 King Features puzzle, players chase high scores amid psychic bids and bravado. North opens with two spades, South ventures toward grand slam. Boender and partner seek safety, while Cansino risks seven spades and earns 1500 points for a grand slam swing. The table then shifts to seven clubs, creating a contrasting outcome and a large swing in favor of the British pair.
Rubio Ladies Club met at the Community Building to finalize plans for the Spring Style Show set for March 9 at 8 p.m. Essex Shoppe of Washington furnishes the clothing. Admission is at the door with prizes and refreshments after the show. Next meeting March 18 with hostesses listed. Richland Mother Cabrini Parish to sponsor a Feb 28 card party at Parrish Hall.
A Richland elementary scene shows a first grader drawing a litter can labeled Litterbug turned into a Glitterbug sailboat while plans state Richland 1st graders will get TB tests on March 9. The Packwood church guest speaker Rev. Byron Newland attended worship at Richland United Methodist Church and local hosts welcomed Mrs. Carl Whites in a birthday dinner with family guests from Richmond Rubio Richland and Packwood. Mr and Mrs Herbert Blakely returned from Florida reporting good weather.
Iowa Southern Utilities joins six other investor owned firms in releasing a novel map set titled The Sixteen Faces of Iowa. A single sheet holds 16 maps detailing Iowa’s location, road network, rivers, recreation areas, fish and game zones, lakes, airports, railroads, pipelines, topography, colleges, and population hubs. Distribution expands locally through Iowa Southern and nationwide via the Iowa Development Commission.
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