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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
4
Reflections mix religion politics and local events as editorials note a call to service and modest goals in Vietnam policy. The piece cites Isaiah 6 8 and ponderous lines about listening and responsibility. It discusses concert posters school art festival and a local library art show plus a lengthy view of Vietnam troop cuts and Nixon pacifist pragmatism.
The White House forges ahead with a measured troop withdrawal. U S forces in South Vietnam fell to 281 400 as of last Thursday, a 6 200 reduction from the prior week, aligning with Nixon's withdrawal plan.
Retirees from Locust Lane express gratitude for excellent care at Washington County Hospital after surgery. They commend the staff for intelligent service and well planned meals, noting the hospital’s contribution to their satisfaction with the community.
Demolition begins on the old First Presbyterian Church as memories of its 1843 founding, 1846 Main and Green site, 1892 dedication, and later eight later expansions are recalled. The article recounts architecture by Volk and Sons, Winfield Smouse as building chair, and notes on electric lighting, photography efforts, and the church’s view of time and eternity.
The article describes a nation split into East and West Pakistan as unrest grows. It notes Autonomy demands, reports of Mujibur Rahman’s fate, rising East Pakistan deaths, and looming economic collapse with currency reserves depleting and monsoon season approaching. The piece contrasts historical unity with the current upheaval and humanitarian strain.
In a tricky bridge scenario, declarer must avoid fixating on one suit. South wins with the queen after West leads a spade. If declarer leads diamonds, only two tricks appear. By ducking the first club trick and then abandoning the suit, declarer gains control and secures the remaining tricks through careful sequence and timing, showing disciplined planning beats guesswork.
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