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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1970
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal presents a devotional thought based on Acts 14 17 about witness to faith after conversion. A short item notes how humans explore space and sea while risks increase between these realms. It mentions a costly branch of higher learning aimed at funding schooling for children.
The governor endorses placing a photo on driver licenses for broader identification. Critics warn unflattering images and privacy concerns while supporters say it reinforces identification beyond driving. The issue parallels voting age debates and poses practical challenges for officers and youth voters.
In the 1970 Iowa Legislature facing a tight budget, Representative Ralph F. McCartney signals a focus on curbing state tax increases while addressing education costs and local government demands. He notes plans to scrutinize Governor Economy Committee reports, push for local option taxes, seek federal matching funds for sewage projects, and review social services appropriations including old age and nursing home funding. enhancements to IPERS, voting rights debates, reapportionment, and eminent domain reforms are discussed alongside potential judicial, budgeting, and regulatory changes.
L M Boyd notes age 50 is peak on payroll while 19 was common before. Survey shows many women turn to sleeping pills. a playful Q and A touches on bullfights and red marketing. A quirky item on canoe seats, Sybarite lore, and Boise names ends this column.
A collection of Dear Abby Q and A excerpts. Topics include marital strain from separate bedrooms, an 18-year-old niece living with a relative, a contested marriage history, and a caller asking for guidance on sexual identity and personal boundaries. Abby advises counseling, parental involvement, and caution in sharing private matters.
In a North hand contract bridge position South can deduce East holds four diamonds to the ace and king of clubs from the double. After West leads hearts and South wins East’s king, the winning line is to play spade to the ace, then a low diamond from dummy. East cannot prevent nine tricks.
News brief from the Evening Journal in Washington Iowa dated Tuesday January 13 1970 summarizes local items and notices in a compact newspaper card format.
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