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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1970
Page
4
A compact 1970 newspaper page notes biblical obedience and youth wisdom, contrasts a long reflection with light jokes. It includes a dog persistence anecdote, a bridge-playing tips spoof from Brooks, Alberta, and closes with a playful, self critical remark about the game.
Cartoonist Al Capp criticizes ignorant idealism and praises practical aims. He argues that a student seeking a good living becomes useful to others by serving society, contrasting restless youth with grounded, productive ambition.
A United Press International poll shows 54 percent of legislators worry a tax increase is likely or possible, with debates centering on reallocating funds, shifting burdens to local districts, and potential sales tax measures to cover education and welfare. Gov. Ray backs revenue sharing with federal government, while the Economy Committee promises possible $25 million annual savings.
A compact roundup of quirky notes from February weather patterns and curious trivia. Includes forecasts on cold spells between February 5 and 9, odd marriage stats in Honolulu, shifting town lists on maps, the rocking whiskey chair tale, language jokes, family dynamics research from Penn, a cornucopia of historical tidbits, and a bleak January look at abandoned wives and lingering holiday moods.
A collection of Dear Abby letters discusses hurried marriages, marital separation, grandparents seeking access to grandchildren, and an elderly man’s unexpected second marriage. The columnist counsels patience, medical consultation, and recognizing that grandparents have limited rights in custody or visitation disputes.
Sen William Reichardt a Des Moines Democrat leads a bid to amend the Iowa constitution to end annual legislative sessions. The plan requires approval by the 1970 legislature the 1971 general assembly and a public vote. Reichardt cites time hardship for lawmakers and business costs. He also seeks a Sunday opening ban on most businesses modeled after North Dakota with limited grocery store allowances. He plans to abolish mechanic liens.
In Masters' Individual Championship play Jay Becker faced a 1 heart opening and, after a diamond auction, reached four spades at the first table. West led eight hearts. East correctly read the lead as a doubleton and later cashed A K hearts, yielding 420 points for four spades. At the other table a misapplied Blackwood sequence produced a grand slam for seven spades and a seven spade win for the opponents, a 1090 point swing.
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