Federal role in interstate projects and a Bridge Question
Editorial notes debate on where power lies between local, state, and federal governments with emphasis on inter state infrastructure. The Mississippi River bridge between Iowa and Illinois is cited as needing federal action and rapid construction, contrasting with delays. The piece also offers philosophical musings and notes a Gaugin painting with questions.
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Mississippi River
Iowa
Illinois
Davenport
Mississippi
Lower Speed Limits Drive Iowa Traffic Reform
A editorial urges Governor proposals to cut speed limits on most Iowa roads, boost state patrol by 100, and tighten penalties to curb reckless driving amid rising highway tolls. The piece cites other states’ success and growing public demand for safer roads.
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Iowa
Press
Nothing for Nothing in Latin America’s Economic Tragedy
An editor’s outlook examines Uruguay and Brazil to show how welfare promises, currency devaluation, and heavy state costs fuel inflation and debt. It argues democracy spawns unsound promises, while Paraguay’s dictatorship steadies the peso and boosts exports, highlighting a broader Latin American paradox.
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Brasilia
Brazil
South America
Uruguay
Latin America
Britain
America
Oslrich
Venezuela
Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Congress to revive probes on TFX Baker case in new session
Senate will reopen the F111 TFX contract review focusing on cost and performance as the fighter nears service. A separate inquiry targets Bobby Baker’s side activities, alleged mail order schemes, and potential influence peddling while he served Senate Democrats. House looks into Minutemen arms training and other watchdogs examine privacy and justice administration. Georgia tops broiler production for 13 straight years.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Senate
Robert G
Bobby) Baker
Senate Democrats
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Edwin Willis
D-La
House Committee On Un-American Activities
House
Minutemen
Charles S. Jelson
D-N.j
Senate Permanent Investigations
House Judiciary Committee
Administration of Justice
Bobby Baker
B. Everett Jordan
D-N.c
White House
Walter Jenkins
Famous Hand Shows Five Clubs Bid Makes Contract
In a par contest from 1961, South after five clubs against opening spade lead makes five diamonds by careful trump management. Declarer reveals a plan to overcome potential bad trumps by progressing through ruffs and finesses, ending with ten tricks and a later jack of clubs scoring. The play hinges on testing trump position and disposing of losers via cross-ruffing.
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W. Nije
Holland
South
Declarer
West
East
Res Syndicate
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