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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
4
A column blends religious quotes with musings on forgiveness, optimism, and family. It recalls driving through the countryside noting crow flocks and praising the bird as smart and sociable. The piece also reflects on nostalgia for old radios and the radio era, recalling a family RCA console and early five-band sets.
A reminiscence on classic radio shows like Jack Armstrong and I Love a Mystery contrasts with a 1969 report on the growing credibility gap in U S government statements about Vietnam. Polls show rising public doubt, amid policy shifts and mixed messaging from the Nixon administration.
Des Moines lawmakers consider shutting one or two of four state mental health facilities. Rep. Dennis Freeman cites Mount Pleasant patient staff ratios and lengthened stays as reasons. Proposals name Clarinda and Mount Pleasant for closure with reuses planned, including a regional jail and a potential southwest Iowa college.
A collage of trivia notes: gender differences in red blood cells and hemoglobin linked to brain function, a garden shop sale, Irish invented scotch, mystery of appendicitis gender gap, and a nod to a national bank’s super check. Also quips about perspiration, a math joke, Peenemunde, Julia Child, political shading, sibling marriage speculation, a two-finger chin-up feat by a 76 year old man, and an open question about tickling oneself from Washington Iowa.
South dealer North-South vulnerable. Declarer uses signaling to infer opponents distribution. South wins diamonds, cashes hearts and spades, then finesses to establish clubs. West count leads and suit distribution revealed allows South to secure contract.
Willard Swanson Ted Simpson and Mahlon Leichty are in Carpenterville Illinois working on a Doughnut House under contract by Paul Schmidt. The Social Hour Club met March 4 with six members present and guests Jeffrey Brook and Madge Deaton. Refreshments followed. Other notes include hospital and birthday events in Mt. Pleasant and Washington County with several local residents mentioned by name.
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