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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1971
Page
4
Editorial ponderings reflect on Psalm 23 4 and the value of economy. A lighthearted anecdote recalls local history questions asked by Postmaster Don Minick and lists several Washington postmasters from memory, noting limits of recall.
Residents praise Saturday and Sunday cleanliness in the square as Friday night crews wash and sweep. The What Cheer Patriot Chronicle notes editor Chuck Dunham exposed Johnson County officials for bribery, prompting local curiosity and lingering publicity about courthouse paint and a domestic split story.
A July Fourth essay argues Independence Day should not be a fixed Monday holiday. It notes Congress first voted for independence on July 2, with signed documents by July 4. The piece cites Jefferson Adams Monroe Coolidge and suggests weekends aligning with the birthday would please past leaders.
A survey of first term legislators in Des Moines shows calls for tighter control and staffing. Rep Warren Curtis criticizes provincial thinking while supporting term limits to age 72 and longer staff. Rep Jack Nystrom backs quorum publishing and biennial sessions. Several favor a full time legislature, expanded offices, better parking, and printed bills. Small urges staffing boosts and a smaller chamber.
The article recounts a dramatic 1964 national pair championship deal where South, declarer in seven spades, failed by seven tricks after West interfered with a five spade over Blackwood. North misread and bid seven notrump, while a separate table had North as declarer in a similar contract, achieving a grand slam and 2,930 points. The contrast yielded a 6,930 point swing between tables.
Community notices record Wellman Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers pumping out flooded Marion sewers through the night. Visitors include Delbert Dewey of Oklahoma City and Maxine Bull of Davenport. A Wellman area open house honors long time members, with attendees from Keota Kalona and San Juan Texas among others.
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