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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
4
The June 22 1971 Evening Journal presents editorials reflecting on Psalm 1241 praising divine aid and unknown future lessons. It questions the value of a neurotic mindset and jokes about summer TV viewing choices and missed winter programs.
A clipping notes U. S. Senator Jack Miller of Iowa supported a measure while Senator Harold Hughes opposed it. A letter to the editor questions why Iowa would not save taxpayers by withdrawing both senators, given their opposing votes.
Reports from state vehicle bureaus show a rapid rise in motorcycle use across the United States among diverse riders, including middle aged commuters and young married couples. While praised for economy and simplicity, critics cite noise as a major drawback and urge quieter designs. Iowa lawmakers near session end approve an income tax hike favoring schools, foreshadowing a future sales tax increase.
The Washington 2 reprint notes a major shift to a modern production method with a Model V15A 3-unit press, Compstar phototypesetting, and a 18x23 inch lithographic camera. Delays in delivery complicate printing slated for mid to late July, urging patience from readers and especially advertisers.
Washington views a Urban Institute report urging cities to replace archaic methods with modern technology. Scottsdale Arizona cut trash pickup costs by half using standardized containers and hydraulic arm trucks, reducing crew to one. New York ships fire trucks with polymer-enhanced water to boost flow. A prototype computerized traffic control system is being tested in Washington to speed up congestion.
Mrs. Benford Thompson and Dorothy Richardson attended bands in Washington. Lynn Sickels and family traveled to Kel lerton for Kenneth Wood and Diane Dailey wedding in Mt Ayr on Sunday. Naomi Harris bridal shower planned for June 26 at Connie Castell home.
A column in the Evening Journal notes Seattle ranks fourth and Anchorage tops a nationwide list of the most expensive places to live, with San Francisco and Honolulu also high. The piece moves quickly through trivia and stray quotes on varied topics before closing.
A new survey shows U S firms increasingly adopt 40 hour weeks in four days. From 38 in November 1970 to 261 by May, manufacturing dominates but hospitals, police, and printing also switch. Firms average 81 employees, with 18 over 500 and seven over 1,000, citing productivity and three day weekends as key benefits. Unions show growing support for the change.
The board of the Washington County Developmental Center Inc will convene Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Nurses Home. The session is open to the public and will cover regular matters and public comment.
In contract bridge, West uses an unusual notrump overcall to show two suits while signaling length in minors. The article analyzes timing and logic for interpreting West’s two notrump bid and how declarer can counter to make the contract despite misleading overcall.
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