Editorials and observations from the Washington Evening Journal
The July 13 1971 issue presents reflections on worship joyousness and biblical triumphs plus a wry note on corporate lawyers and legislators. It reports Cedar Rapids trial of a right turn on red after a complete stop at 16 intersections and suggests Washington could consider similar traffic rule changes if beneficial. The piece ends with praise of practical traffic flow improvements and potential adoption locally.
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Cedar Rapids
18 Year Olds Vote Expanded Across Nation
The 18 voting age amendment sped through approving 38 states including Iowa. The next elections will allow 18 to vote in regular and special ballots such as bond measures and city council term changes. Early September school elections likely first test for new voters.
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U.S
Iowa
Symbols have many problems by Louis Cassels
Re counting a symbol is one of the worst things that can happen to you When you’re a symbol people no longer judge you by what you actually are and do Many occupational groups suffer type casting but policemen suffer most There are cops who steal take bribes or brutalize suspects Good cops want bad apples removed Yet public pressure often labels all officers as heroes or denies criticism As two views of police co exist one uses praise the other the ugly epithet pig The moral is clear condone brutality and misconduct and we undermine a just orderly society
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Sme
Beause I Said So Advice From Donna Jones
Donna Jones urges parents to use the phrase beause I said so as a practical reply to persistent why and why not questions from children. She notes experts cri ticize the approach but argues it can ease tension for busy parents raising kids.
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Donna Jones
Beause
Nixon Faces Dual Asia Decisions On UN China and Viet Cong Plan
Nixon must decide whether to back a China entry into the United Nations by simple vote while preserving a Formosa veto. He also weighs the Viet Cong seven point plan tied to prisoner releases and broader South Vietnam settlement, amid pressure to appease war weariness.
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Stewart Hensley
UPI
Washington
UPS
Nixon
Asia
United States
China
United Nations
White House
William P. Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
U.N
Vietnam
Hanoi
Viet Cong
Pentagon
South Vietnam
Saigon
Peking
Formosa
Odds and quips on marriage and daily life
L M Boyd surveys couple odds and social quirks in a mosaic of humorous observations. It cites marriage longevity stats by age, notes how bankers project future spending, and toys with gendered consumer habits. The brief miscellany touches dogs in cities, four letter words in housekeeping, penny values, and a quirky line on lions in captivity.
Contract Bridge Tips From B. Jay Becker Masters Play
A fragment discusses bidding in a Masters Championship bridge match. It notes the possible impact of low cards, mentions a specific spade contract, and references a decisive play by East with a seemingly useless hand. The piece hints at future columns analyzing another bid sequence and strategy.
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B. Jay
Ast
West
Dear Abby Advice Column on Reunions and Weddings
Readers share mix of reunion boredom and wedding etiquette. An 82 year old in a rest home recalls humor and a priest joke. Grandma Novak weighs in on tuxedos at weddings while Abby offers guidance and contact info for personal replies and booklets.
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Ralph
Abby
Grandma Novak
Grandma
Mule
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