Tennis courts, politics mix in Washington and Iowa
The editorial urges multiple well kept tennis courts in Washington to boost recreation. It traces Iowa direct primary history and argues Democratic endorsement at the convention shifts power to big city counties, disadvantaging Cameron and strengthening Smith as party candidate.
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Washington
Iowa
Democratic Party
E. B. Smith
Gary Cameron
Jack Miller
Smith
Cameron
Party Workers
Nice heart lead helps decide four spades play at bridge
In a Top Record-Holder feature by B Jay Becker, Bill Root showcases a four spade contract at two tables. Both starts hinge on a heart opening lead. Root’s cautious play, including early heart ruffs and selective trump drawing, yields an eight trick win in one table and twelve possible tricks in another, highlighting the value of precautions against 4-1 trump splits.
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Jay Becker
Bill Root
New York
Declarer
East
South
West
Root
Res Syndicate, Inc
Shade Gap kidnapper killed after long pursuit
The kidnapper of a Shade Gap girl, nicknamed Bicycle Pete, was shot dead after a days long chase. A deputy sheriff was wounded, the girl escaped, and authorities closed in on the suspect in the woods near Shade Gap and Burnt Cabins. The man had a history of crimes and insanity confinement, and the private funeral occurred in Mifflintown.
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Shade Gap
F.B.I
Tuscarora Mountain
Rt. 582
Mifflintown
Tattling for tax tips and the IRS reward system
A 1966 American Bar Association piece explains why the IRS pays informers for tax tips, noting last year’s $13 million extra collected and an average reward up to 10 percent. It cites legal cases on payment disputes and the obligation to pay tax on rewards. Poetic justice, indeed.
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Republic
Congress
Tom Sawyer
Sid
Tom
Polly
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
American Bar Association
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