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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1971
Page
4
The piece reflects on early 1900s forecasts and social hopes, noting optimism about modernity, technology, and progress. It recalls predictions on cars, industry, and wages, contrasting past naiveté with later events while urging renewed optimism. It frames society as facing storms but guided by resilient American spirit.
The Washington Evening Journal lists contact details and offices in Washington Iowa with circulation and postage rates. It notes ownership Elder Shannon & Co. Inc and key staff, along with carrier and mail subscription prices for in town and out of state readers.
ThisCHECKING Pp piece by L M Boyd surveys odd hair lore from Bernarr MacFadden to plier tricks, notes about distant trees, a warning against waterproof sleeping bags, and a quiz about blondes vs brunettes. It also offers stain removal via cement, dining-out costs, and a mood study from UC.
In a relaxed ABC interview at the White House Nixon argues Laos campaign shows South Vietnamese can fight well and has passed a milestone in taking over combat. He says withdrawal pace could quicken but cannot declare victory or define 1972 plans. He warns against a towel-toss and notes broader regional impact of success or failure.
A statewide survey by the Institute of Public Affairs at Iowa State University shows 67 percent of Iowa residents are highly satisfied with schools, with higher percentages among community leaders and city officials. The results were released at Ottumwa during the Government by the People Program sponsored by Iowa's three state universities.
Rex M. Ray, representative for Ohio National Life Insurance Company, attended a Career Seminar March 15 19 at the company home office in Cincinnati Ohio. The event emphasized professionalism through real case situations.
Rep. Arthur Small introduces a bill in the Iowa House to allow non-public school students to ride public school buses only if they can board and alight on the regular route. Past similar measures died before floor action amid concerns over overcrowding and costs to public schools.
March 20 at the Kerber home nine members and leader Ed Kerber discussed next month’s program and repairs to the Fairfield Ag Building. Rubio Ladies Club met 14 members at Mrs. Cloyd Watson’s with plans for April 15 luncheon and April 13 reservations. Colonel James B. Miller, son of Richland residents, was promoted and serves with the Air Force Reserve.
The Federated Church Social Circle meets at Mrs. Merl McDowell’s home in Chester WEST CHESTER on March 18 with five members including Charles Ralston Rev Art Peters and Merl McDowell. Ruby Sharp opens with a thought from Matthew 6 33 and signs a get well card for Mrs. Walter Fisher.
South, dealer in a 3NT contract, weighs whether to attack clubs or diamonds first. By leading dummy’s spades and attempting a club finesse, he pursues West’s limited entries. If the club finesse succeeds he makes five notrump. if it fails West loses his access, and South can still reach four notrump.
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