Editorials Reflect on Taxes Lottery and Paint Cure
The Washington Evening Journal discusses tax obligations and devotion, critiques state lotteries as unfair to the poor, notes proposed lottery funding for schools in eastern states, and comments on the Penney Co. building finishing near the square. It ends with a reflection on paint saving surfaces and transforming structures.
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Dave Stanley’s Seat Belt Advice Amid Car Crash
Muscatine former state senator Dave Stanley narrowly escaped injury when his car collided with a vehicle on Highway 78 near Ottumwa. He credits his seat belt and shoulder harness for his safety as both cars sustained heavy damage and the other vehicle’s two occupants were hurt but not seriously.
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Dear Abby columns reveal village life and wedding woes
A scrambled page shows Dear Abby letters about neighbors with Christmas decorations, wedding party dilemmas, friend feuds, and a divorced mother seeking guidance. The tone mirrors midcentury advice columns with mockery, personal anecdotes, and practical tips.
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