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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
4
In Defence of Legislators argues that critics overlook the heavy workload on lawmakers as they confront final decisions on appropriations taxes and reapportionment. It notes committees have deliberated on cuts and heard bureaus boards and colleges while balancing competing funding demands.
The City Council and residents praise pride in the town as junk cars and trash are removed. City crews mow grass and work on streets while continuing to check for old unlicensed vehicles, with about seventy remaining to be dealt with.
The Washington Louisiana Evening Journal editorializes on bribe risks and moral injury, citing Exodus and a quip about wedding costs. A father humorously critiques wedding expenses as costly, noting the burden of gift wrapping.
Editor comments note mail from Representative John Culver’s office hints at a Democratic bid for the 1972 Iowa Senate race against Jack Miller. The piece discusses the mix of duties as congressman and candidate while outlining how state politics and tax policy affect districts and legislators.
Dunlap Democrat Senator James Schaben calls for a 90 day annual limit with a four day work week to curb costs and shorten sessions. He cites other states and urges Fridays in home districts to gather public input while reducing caucus time and long hours. He warns of professional legislators if sessions stay unproductive.
A quirky column riffs on quick eating signals insecurity and lists famous figures with odd career wishes. It notes street sightings in New York and Puerto Rico, mocks women's achievements, jests about mayonnaise hair treatments, and tallies 22 slang terms for coffee. It closes with a wary aside on pilots and cocktails before flight.
India's 287 hereditary rulers face abolition of privy purses under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and largely shift to private income. Some seek new roles in public service or academia. others, like the maharaja of Jaipur, hold military or diplomatic posts. The transition, while gradual, hinges on respect and duty as cash support fades.
Mrs Marian Waters presented 16 younger piano students in a May 22 recital at the Presbyterian Church with each student performing three solos and a duet. The event followed the older students’ recital last fall and drew parents grandparents and friends.
A National Marine Fisheries Service and Ocean Systems project pampers baby salmon with warmed water and special feed to yield pan sized fish at one year old. If successful 600000 fish could be marketed in the US and Europe next February with expansion possible to over two million pounds yearly. salmon proves highly efficient at converting feed to flesh, potentially lowering prices below chicken.
A Becker feature analyzes five bidding cases in which South's last bid is judged. Case 1 deems the final raise to six spades impossible after a two notrump shown as 22 to 24 points. Case 2 labels a new suit by responder as generally forcing, with an exception if opener limits by one notrump rebid. Case 3 allows four notrump as plausible with 16 points, North suggesting slam potential. Case 4 marks the two diamond jump as slam forcing, making a game-based final contract necessary. Case 5 deems a later forcing bid to game followed by a retraction inconsistent with reality in a partnership game.
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