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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial reflects on faith from Luke 24 38 and reassures readers no reason to fear with a powerful friend watching over them It notes local downtown beautification in Washington including cleaning brickwork on Schoonover building and plans to redecorate multiple storefronts to restore the town’s bright clean appearance.
Tom Miller shares a father's observation on parenting a Little Leaguer. A chaotic dinner drive, a muddy dugout, and a tense midseason race culminate in the Reds earning their first win as the season stretches on toward a hoped for 50 50 record.
The article discusses how patent eligibility hinges on original invention, not mere material changes. It cites plastic towel holders and metal map cases as examples, noting courts require novel function and inventive skill, not just cheaper or newer materials. It highlights rubber button garter clasps as a successful material change that improved function and earned a patent, per the court’s view.
Washington Evening Journal one page item lists publication address 111 North Marion Avenue Washington Iowa and staff roles including president David Elder and editor William Shannon. It notes subscription rates by carrier in Washington and surrounding towns, with yearly and weekly pricing details and circulation information.
In a Harvey Cohen bridge hand from 1972, North opens notrump and after a spade lead declares two notrump. Cohen wins the spade queen, infers East holds five spades and four clubs, then cashes the ace of diamonds to set up a eight-trick contract with two spades a heart a diamond and four clubs. A spade two lead would have doomed him.
A 1972 LM Boyd column cites 20 year studies showing women now initiate about half of divorces, reversing older trends. It adds quirky facts on finances and eyesight, plus social notes on teens, health, and common habits.
The reader seeks advice about a 16 year old neighbor who watches from windows and sent an obscene letter. Abby urges telling the boy’s parents and notes the boy may be disturbed and needs psychiatric evaluation for everyone's safety. The second letter recalls parental influence in teen employment and college paths and urges letting youths grow wings to learn.
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