Thought for Today and Regional Symbols in State Birds
Washington Iowa edition notes an editorial Thought for Today based on Psalm 13 about rising from low spirits. It compares state symbols, noting North Dakota and Iowa flowers, and lists that seven states share the cardinal as official bird while four share the mockingbird among Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.
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North Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
North Carolina
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Arkansas
Florida
Tennessee
WMT seeks FCC OK to move translator to channel 13
WMT general manager Lewis Van Nostrand reports minor interference from the north Washington TV translator affecting channel 12 Iowa Educational in Iowa City. The station proposes moving the translator from channel 11 to 13 and lowering power to avoid signal clash, seeking FCC permission while ensuring no disturbance to channel 12.
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Lewis van Nostrand
WMT
Cedar Rapids
van Nostrand
Wmt-Tv
North
Washington
Iowa Educational
Iowa City
Federal Communications Commission
Iowa Roads Break Under Early Freeze Thaw Pattern
The Iowa road problem surfaces as the freeze thaw cycle starts two months early. Potholes appear across city streets and county roads, with moisture seeping into the roadbed and freezing to crack surfaces. Travel could become nearly impossible by late March unless conditions improve.
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Lowa
Iowa
Iowa debates making the ladybug state insect
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Iowa legislators consider crowning the ladybug as state insect amid editorial quips and rivaling California. The article contrasts existing Iowa symbols and mocks urgency, suggesting razzmatazz is unnecessary.
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Iowa
Lowa
California
Lets Keep Teacher Aides From The Editor Letter
A concerned parent writes praising teacher aides at the University School of Reading, arguing aides enable focused instruction amid many students. The letter warns against neglecting foundational education, urging support for aides and stable staffing for children’s learning. Published by Elder Shannon & Co. Inc in Washington Iowa with subscription details.
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University School of Reading
North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit ‘Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
State police power upheld for animal protection and wildlife aims
Will Bernard notes 1973 cases where courts upheld bans on animal product sales and wildlife actions under state police power. Courts sided with conservation over business claims, allowing deer restocking and endangerment protections to proceed, shaping wildlife and hunting policy.
Strange Bridge Hand Delivers Top Score Despite Loss
In a pair championship, East departs from expected bidding by passing two hearts, while North-South misread the cue. South doubles down to two spades, goes down six for 600 Punkte, yet at most tables East-West reached four hearts or four spades for 650 to 680 points, giving North-South top score despite the loss.
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South
East
West
Jet
North
North-South
East-West
Test your play in 1973 King Features Syndication era
A fragment notes a 1973 King Features Syndication effort to test a play or theatrical concept. Vague wording suggests a staged reading or pilot with limited release, lacking concrete dates or participants.
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King
Syndi ‘Norrow
Two Games All Kids Play By L M Boyd
A miscellany of quirky facts and humorous anecdotes on child games growth and social trivia. The piece includes notes on hand preference in babies goats milk versus cows milk and a playful riddle about the only two games all nations share. It weaves cultural tidbits with light personal recollections and a closing oddball quiz.
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California
Fiji Islands
Dear Abby Advice Columns From Abridged Letter Set
A collection of Dear Abby letters discusses family struggles with an unmotivated adult daughter, nude bathing in a Thai base, and teen concerns about possible sexually transmitted infections. The column urges psychiatric help, privacy, and public health guidance for a confidential exam.
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Department of Public Health
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Hoo- Boy
Washington, Iowa
Psalm
Minnesota
Ames Daily Tribune
Cedar Rapids Gazette
New Jersey
Washington Evening Journal
Sursday
Leonard Llewellyn
Washington, Sd
Eiro MI
Will Bernard
American Bar Associati
B. Jay Becher
West East
King of Hearts
South Pass
L. M. Boyd
C. D
Bigboy
Blalock
Louisiana State
Mississippi State
Martin Ragaway
Sexual Freedom League Quarterly
America
LM. Boyd
P. O
Fort Worth
Nancy
Princi
Blondie
Dean Arbby
Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune N.Y. News Sun. Inc
Abby
Marine Corps
Nam Phong
Thailand
Nude
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