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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
4
A January 26, 1970 letter to the editor vents about cold weather disrupting daily life. The writer jokes that post Christmas decorations stay up, car licenses fail to warm, coat cleanings occur during cold spells, and car heaters quit when needed most, all in a humorous lament on winter misfortune.
Jack Valenti explains the updated MPAA self rating system aimed at informing parents about film content. The revisions redefine GP as a separate category and raise age limits for R and X films to 17, while reiterating the system’s noncensorship purpose and emphasis on public guidance.
A toolmaker fired for insubordination wins not to lose unemployment benefits. Courts consider provocation and minor misconduct, preserving benefits when abuse or sarcasm prompted the outburst, upholding the principle that workers may resent verbal abuse.
A collage of quips and short items covers blondes in hiring, tea leaf sizes, heart exercise, cohabitation terms, animal references, a Vietnam veteran tale, hangover myths, and San Francisco’s health ranking. The piece blends humor with trivia and reflective musings.
The article notes Congress begins the year with a six day week and aims to press major legislation. It praises both chambers for early activity, with Mansfield and Scott signaling determination to work through January and February. Committees hold many meetings, and a push to pass authorization bills aims to cut delays in appropriations.
A proposed Iowa measure would define obscenity and curb sale to minors of material depicting nudity or sexual conduct. It sets penalties up to one year in jail or $1,000 fines for offenders and includes special provisions for invasion of privacy and advertising obscene material. It also outlines search warrant procedures and defines lewd acts with children.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and production supervisor Howard Hazen. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and discusses association memberships and circulation data.
In a contract bridge column, B Jay Be Bycher notes a South hand that doubled to three spades despite a 40-point part score. The play unfolds as West leads diamonds. East shifts to clubs. declarer ruffs hearts and diamonds, discards clubs, and, after precise ruffing choices, avoids spade and diamond losses, making the contract.
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