Editorial: Rethinking US foreign aid and its aims
The piece argues foreign aid should shift from emergency fire fighting to a slow, planned development program. It criticizes aid driven by politics, aims to end the wasteful celebration of wealth, and suggests friendships are a byproduct of sound governance and patient policy rather than gifts. It cautions against measuring progress by spending and notes the need for lasting self-government lessons.
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United States
Raising the debt ceiling and a wary public debate
A column notes the growing debt ceiling beyond 28 billion since 1918 and suggests eliminating the limit. It critiques public acceptance, cites politician Fred Schwengel’s proposal, and comments on farm income, food costs, and consumer trends.
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Fred Schwengel
Iowa
Six Spade Slam Analyzed In Becker Contract Bridge
East West vulnerable. South plays queen from dummy on opening heart lead. Becker explains why leap to six was justified and how bidding and lead determined the right play for the slam. If West held AK of spades, the outcome would differ. the queen play hinges on the distribution of hearts and spades between West and East.
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North
Scientific School of Bidding
King
West
Declarer
East
South
Res Syndicate, Inc
Chipped Choppers How to Save Damaged Teeth
Reader questions about chipped front teeth and tooth decay answered by Dr. Burton H. Fern. Describes enamel, dentin, nerve damage, root canal treatment, and salvage options including jackets, wires, and false teeth to maintain chewing and appearance.
Pleasant Resident Attend Wedding In Douds
Pleasant, Jan 9 wedding news from Pleasant area. Miss Illa Chader and Jim Laughlin wed at Douds on New Year’s Day. Attendees include Mr and Mrs David Miksch and Janet, Mr and Mrs Ronald Stalder, and family clusters.
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Johnsons
Hayes
Stevie Johnson
All in a Lifetime This Modern World On a Rafter
A diary style recounts odd incidents and a playful domestic scene. A person recalls a bump on the head, a toad encounter, and a humorous episode over insulated underwear among family guests and late night antics.
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Bob Libe
Phil Leyden
Larry
Ronald
Davenport
Rural Subscription Rates In Washington Iowa
Rural subscription rates listed for 2 months 6 months and 1 year with per year by carrier in Washington Iowa and weekly carrier rates. Publication details show the paper is Washington Evening Journal with staff and associations noted.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Lowa Elder, Shannon & Co
K. BE. Shannon
Ptbnter
Jave RR
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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