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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
4
Weather Mischance Sparks Stark Reactions
A breezy note recalls yesterday’s sunny weather brightening the big paper run. A staffer joked about rain triggering distress, highlighting how a wet Thursday would have unsettled the crew and provoked strong emotions.
Paperwork Crackdown Experiment Draws Mixed Results
Lyle W. Borg reviews the Federal Paperwork Commission as it gathers testimony on reducing government forms. He notes agency growth from EPA and OSHA increases paperwork for farmers, with calls to consolidate permits and standardize forms along with tax reporting. The commission’s misstep in mailing errors demonstrates how more bureaucracy may hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hospitable Washington July 1 1976 To the editor
A reader writes from Washington praising local hospitality and civic spirit, urging neighbors to help newcomers feel welcome and participate in community life during a season of shared effort and public service.
Rotary hosts students on 375 trip across the U S
Washington Rotary sponsored a 30 day 8500 mile student tour for 375 dollars per participant plus incidentals. Communities across seven areas save lodging and food funds making the trip possible for students from Brazil and other nations. Brighton hosts 18 students as part of the exchange. coordinator credits host families and volunteers for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rotary Club
Rotary International
Our Great Land
United States
Brazil
Rosalisa
World's most valuable car a 1934 Ford V-8 deluxe sedan
A quip filled column reflects on a 1934 Ford once stolen by Clyde Barrow from Jesse Warren in Topeka, noting its original price of 785.92 dollars and later historical notoriety. The piece mixes trivia, odd facts, and reader questions on topics from tea to ancient law, dating to copyright 1976 by L. M. Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Jesse Warren
Topeka
Kans
Clyde Barrow
Jesse
Ruth
Clyde
Bonnie Parker
Sophisticated Bidding Leads to 12 Tricks in Notrump
In a four handed bridge match South chooses six notrump over six diamonds after East signals with a directing double. Despite a heart lead by West, South makes twelve tricks and scores 1,440 points, proving bidding can trump card play in pursuit of the long run.
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West
East
South
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