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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1971
Page
4
Editorial note urges listening to Christ and living simply, stating there is no disgrace in poverty. A Bombeck column excerpt observes a TV western scene with an Indian hunter, noting the character’s well vaccinated arms.
The piece honors Harold Lloyd recalling his seven decades and the tower clock stunt. It defends his films as pure entertainment not art while noting critics later labeled them artistic. It laments his death and celebrates the laughter he gave.
The 1970 Organized Crime Control Act now makes it illegal to buy explosives without an IRS permit. Dealers must record sales and buyers sign in, with storage rules to deter theft. Ranchers and farmers may need authorization for occasional purchases. The law aims to hinder terrorist use of explosives.
In a Sidney Argus-Herald column from March 10 1971 the writer criticizes an Iowa House vote approving 14 foot 5 inch wide mobile home moves on state highways leaving only narrow passing space. The piece warns of safety hazards and recalls trucker demands for wider roads while noting public reaction to the column itself.
Des Moines IDPA reports State Revenue Director Donald Briggs will seek a 9 percent delinquent tax interest rate, up from 6 percent, to align with prime rates of 7 to 7.5 percent and avoid making Iowa a prime lender. House Speaker William Harbor is tied to a possible bid for Lieutenant Governor, with Scherle facing potential GOP opposition and talk of Neil Harl opposing him. In other news, cabinet chairs at a Nixon Des Moines meeting drew attention when a chair’s roller failed, and Gov. Ray is set to receive three nominees for the Iowa Supreme Court vacancy, with southwest Iowa favored.
A batch of property transactions lists numerous conveyances. Buyers and sellers include R E Buckwalter Leasing Chevrolet Wilbur and Mary Krotz Edd T Zook and Joe Pailliotet Co along with Duane Longwell and others transferring lands across townships and additions, including Nicola’s Addition Riverside and Stickney’s Addition to Brighton. Other transfers name heirs and estates transferring sections and lots to various grantees in multiple counties.
A humor filled column cites fashion era critiques from 1959 1970 noting midiskirt and chemise trends while lampooning beauty norms. It folds in playful trivia about piano koto guitar and a joke asking about logs at Lincoln birthplace.
In a three no trump with South dealer and West on lead, the sequence tests finesse versus top cards. After ducking the first spade and West shifts to hearts, the player gains control by winning the ace, then cashes diamonds and spades. The key decision is whether to finesse or play the queen. the recommended line is to play the ten of clubs to secure nine sure tricks, with the outcome dependent on West returning a heart if the queen is held.
The letter page shares reader questions about breast cancer awareness and self examination, chicken dinners as a recurring meal, and dealing with a belittling husband. Abby offers guidance on health, tact, and coping, ending with a prompt to request her booklet by mail.
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