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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes reflect on longevity of traditions in Brighton Whoopee Days and Washington Ridiculous Day. Mentions upcoming Centennial Celebrations at West Chester and Riverside, and a busy summer ahead for the community with remarks on weather and local events.
Iowa Commerce Commission faces scrutiny over proposed rate increases by Iowa Electric Light and Power, Hawkeye Telephone, and Iowa Southern Utilities. The commission staff denied a 1954 residential rise for Iowa Electric, which would cut the 1953 average from 3.29 to 2.59 cents per kWh, while Iowa Southern has not asked for a raise since 1952. The piece urges an efficiency index to prevent overstaffing and protect consumers, noting Iowa Southern’s efficiency and lack of increase.
A reader praises Chris Hagemeier, the Journal Carrier, for honesty after paying for two weeks and receiving two one dollar bills with one returned by the carrier. Dorothy Lance, 713 South 9th.
For June 1 1972 the Almanac recalls a near quarter moon, Jupiter and Saturn in the morning sky, Mercury Mars and Venus in the evening, and Gemini as the birth sign. It lists notable anniversaries including Malvina Hoffman born 1887 and major events such as Franklin's kite experiment in 1752, the General Slocum disaster in 1904, and Kishi asking Eisenhower to delay a Tokyo visit in 1960.
A discussion on how the same insult can be defaming or merely bluster. Courts weigh circumstance, setting, and intent, from sports outbursts to business and public office. The frame shows defamation hinges on context and impact on trust.
A reader laments financial control by her husband amid a frugal lifestyle while he spends on golf and hunts. Abby suggests counseling or leaving if no change occurs. Another writes asking if talking to oneself is okay. Abby says it is. A third complains about offhand remarks to pregnant friends. Abby offers a constructive reply and how to reach her for personal responses.
In a four spades doubled contract the defense starts with diamonds and hearts. Declarer ruffs, wins spades, and leads from the dummy. East must choose between a finesse or rising with the king, with a recommendation to finesse if bidding suggests 3-1 spade split, as 22 split is unlikely and the drop method offers little edge. Tomorrow: Rebid by responder.
A 1972 LM Boyd piece surveys quirky queries on topics from poodle breeding and ideal brassieres to weather, traffic, and human behavior. It parodies common misconceptions and cites light personal observations, ending with contact details for LM Boyd in Fort Worth.
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