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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial notes senior reactions to Court Day and jury selection. It compares jury processes in Iowa federal and English courts, urges reform while praising juries as essential to justice and condemns evading jury service.
Readers discuss wooden nickels from Central Park fountain donations and question local use. The column reflects on perceived bias in hiring, citing Nixon's defeat and a scenario where six officials choose among candidates for Elementary Boys Physical Education Teacher.
On this day in history 1541 Hernando de Soto found the Mississippi River. In 1879 George Selden filed the first automobile patent, granted 1895. In 1945 Harry S Truman announced VE Day. In 1964 Truman addressed Congress on his 80th birthday.
The Washington Evening Journal reports community debate over proposed staff changes in the school system. Residents criticize decision making and question perceived prejudice against home town boys while officials defend actions. Publication details list staff roles and mailing rates for readers.
Keota residents host Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Larry Yoder of Loring AFB Maine as they depart for Caribou after spending the weekend at Bill Yoder home. Relatives and friends attend card games and assorted pick up foods, while Industrious Club and birthday observances are noted.
A reader recounts family tensions including a selfish grandfather who lived with the family for 12 years, a will dividing inheritance, and letters from young correspondents about drugs and parental privacy. Abby replies with a sharp, humorous barbed twist and practical counsel.
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In a Vanderbilt four handed event, Sidney Lazard aggressively opens and secures a 5 hearts contract with overtrick scoring. At another table Marty Cohn’s bold 3 hearts bid defeats Leventritt’s defense, but his side still trails 1,050 to far behind.
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