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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1966
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial notes spring imagery around the square with bicycles and convertibles. It discusses U.S. auto safety, liquor’s role in crashes, and cites Dr George Wheatley urging lower intoxication thresholds and an implied consent law to curb drunk driving. A Wisconsin State Journal editorial and a Marriott wrap-up column are referenced, ending with a quip about divorce as a fall out shelter for married folk.
Senator Joseph Flatt a Winterset businessman seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and calls for raising the homestead exemption credit from 62.50 to 100 citing a state treasury surplus by June 30 1967. He estimates 10 to 11 million dollars needed to fund the increase and says this is direct property tax relief to taxpayers.
Allen has taken the case under advisement. Nearly one hundred boards of education plan to file against Carroll County Board of Education over apportionment, arguing representation under the one-man, one-vote principle. The county board currently spans Coon Rapids, Glidden, Manning and Breda with one at-large member. The Carroll Independent School District joined about five years ago.
The Washington Public Library highlights longer daylight hours as a perk for reading amid the debate on daylight saving. Memorial books honor Dr. E.E. Stutsman and Mrs. Willis Horton, with a slate of patriotic titles and new fiction and reference works from diverse authors.
In the 1962 Gold Cup, West led a club against six spades doubled, allowing South to force twelve tricks after a flawed crossruff. South made the contract for 1,660 points, while at the other table a non doubled slam yielded 230 points to the opponents. West’s light one club bid and later club lead are examined for potential trump defeat.
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