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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1972

Page

4

Beards and Names Spark Washington Editorial Reflections

Washington editorials ponder facial hair trends from actors to beards at a Fiddler on the Roof rehearsal. They joke about shaving in history, note beards in various Iowa towns, and reflect on name changes from Wilton Junction to Wilton and Grundy Center derisive tags used by eastern media.

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Last to Die in Common Disaster Decides Inheritance

An ABA feature discusses how determining which spouse died last in common disaster cases affects estate shares. It notes methods from body position to age, cites a 1972 example, and warns that sometimes no reliable evidence exists. A death clause in a will can help address such contingencies.

Blondes costlier care and curious 1960s notes

A jumble of quotes on hair color costs, crime trends, dolphin scars, VD slang, family time, raw milk tastes, French divorce rates, sunburn court martial, audiotory aphasia, burglary alarms, and a mail address for J M Boyd in Fort Worth.

Should invitations include children in weddings and events

Readers ask if invitations should extend to adult children living at home and discuss etiquette for guests with partners. Abby explains that inviting an escort is polite, but grown children aren’t automatically included, and accommodations depend on the event and thoughtful consideration.

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Bridge notes from a 1978 hand with safety plays and 41 50 division

A reader guidance on a bridge deal discusses West's approach to a 32 split in diamonds after winning a spade. It advises cashing the king of diamonds, then leading diamonds again to finesse the nine for safety, with the aim of nine tricks. careless defense could let declarer go down.

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