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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1976
Page
6
The piece reflects on humility and self awareness with quotes from scripture and a wry tale of misplaced mail. It notes Governor Ray using item veto to amend a tax bill and cites two contrasting editorials from Ottumwa Courier and Quad-City Times as surprisingly similar in stance.
Governor Robert Ray vetoed the second and third year provisions of Iowa's three year property tax package. He kept the plan in effect this year and signaled revisions for 1977 after observing its impact. The veto preserves cushions on budgets and boosts homestead exemptions while limiting new tax shifts. The move drew praise for restraint and prudence from local outlets.
A public service feature notes renewed attention to bribery statutes after Watergate. It cites cases: a county official cleared over a free lunch discussion for business, a nightclub dinner tied to a government contract deemed a violation, and travel expenses paid by a contractor judged improper. Judges warn such gifts undermine government integrity.
A reader laments marital chaos as spouses of a friend's pair fall for each other and urge therapy and separation. Abby reassures that divorce is not contagious, shares tips from experts, and addresses varied letters about lawyers, population jokes, and a boyfriend with hidden divorce facts.
A column of assorted facts touches seaweed use by color red greens and browns. It cites alimony cases for Dionne Warwick and Goldie Hawn plus a Riddle about a knight. It notes retirees’ income, ancient checkers, haunted houses by coast and Cheshire autonomy in England. Address lines and copyright follow.
North-south reach three notrump after one notrump. You win spade continuation then diamond return. The suggested play includes leading a five of clubs, ruffing hearts, and using a long diamonds plan. The notes discuss counting points and avoiding ace of diamonds in defense.
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