Donutland founder Nicholls grows chain and doughnut empire
Mike Nicholls, a 27 year old former Mid-Prairie High School student, built Donutland into a 23 store chain with 9 company outlets and 14 franchises. Last year the group sold over 18 million doughnuts and planned two more Iowa openings while franchising two stores in Atlanta. Through SBA financing he expanded from one Cedar Rapids shop to 185 employees and projected 1977 sales above 4 million with aims to add five outlets yearly.
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Bold Virgin Fined In 1650 New Haven Court
L M Boyd recounts a tale from 1650 New Haven where a judge fines Sarah Tuttle for boldness after denying an incriminating kiss charge against Jacob Minline. The anecdote blends odd facts, folk quirks, and curious historical footnotes, ending with author contact details and copyright.
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Little chance for overhaul of Iowa code
Des Moines based report notes archaic Iowa laws may linger. Phillip E. Burks of the Legislative Service Bureau says a full recodification is unlikely soon due to the monumental scope. Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu adds politics favors adding rather than removing provisions from the code.
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Notrump defense prompts deviation from standard cover rule
North lead six of hearts against 3NT. South bid 1NT then 3NT. West opens hearts, dummy holds KJ95 652 6, East VAJ987 41063 4Q1074 K, South shows 1NT and 3NT, play begins with declarer playing the ten from dummy. The article discusses when to abandon defensive cover rules for better outcomes.
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Bridge defense turns the tide after careful play
East declines to lead the jack of hearts and instead wins the heart lead with the ace. He then returns a low spade, hoping to probe declarer's weaknesses. West wins South’s ten with the jack and a second spade leads to four spade tricks, making the contract vulnerable yet salvaged by precise defense.
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Dear Abby column letters on missing recipe and tax woes
Excerpts from Dear Abby feature readers asking for a cheesecake recipe, guidance on tax confession, and a request for a teen booklet. Abby notes policy on mailed requests, postage, and missing names, while readers share personal pleas and humor from various columns.
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Fifth Amendment Privilege in Testimony Uphheld by Court
A court upheld the Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination in a bribery inquiry. A politician refused to answer on constitutional grounds, leading to contempt claims, which the court rejected as improper. Personal privilege requires real risk of incrimination beyond embarrassment or protecting others.
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