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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa readers get local column notes from Lou Boyd and reflections on faith and daily life. A humorous aside explains the origin of the B V D garment initials linking to Beverly Voris and Day.
A Waterloo Sunday Courier editorial argues that lowering revolving charge rates may not always help consumers. It cites Iowa Attorney General Turner suing stores charging 18 percent while noting studies from Arkansas and Washington showing customers often pay the price through higher cash prices, reduced access to credit, and poorer service. The piece reflects on prior court rulings and calls for clear state law.
In a 1972 King Features Syndicate column on contract bridge the East dealer opens 1NT while South plans no trump play. The article explains how ducking Easts jack of clubs lets declarer avoid a tough first guess and still make the contract, with a nod to Whitman.
A collection of short quips and Q A humor from L M Boyd. Includes riffs on time as a stream and time as money, observations on marriage and dating, and satirical bits about poetry, racehorse naming, and night school stats. Ends with an address for contact in Fort Worth 76102.
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