Editorial thoughts on language growth and civic responsibility
The piece reflects on how parents shape speech in children, cites examples of pure speech from kids, and warns against abuse of free speech in politics. It urges measured critique of government and cautions against using inflammatory terms, urging constructive dialogue and responsibility.
Reading hazards in a science bulletin
The piece recalls a science bulletin from a large drug company noting risks from sun exposure and skin cancer across eye colors, home noise as a health hazard, coffee use related heart effects, caffein effects on fats, and repeated wetting of skin. It ends with a quip that reading itself may be the greatest hazard.
The Family Lawyer on Cruelty to Animals
A historical view traces cruelty to animals from common law to modern crime. It notes the shift from owner property protection to moral condemnation, with exceptions for humane killings, self-defense, or medical acts. It argues law aims at conduct that offends modern conscience and urges kindness to all creatures.
Expert sees future of traffic control via automated highways
Expert Carlton Robinson outlines future highway use of aviation style traffic control with direct driver communications and onboard sensors. Automatic routing and weather or road condition data could guide trips, reduce accidents, and support phased automation from city to intercity links.
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Carlton C. Robinson
The
Automotive Safety Foundation
Robinson
Aload
Mr. Robinson
Nervy guests and a lonely bachelor at noon
Abby advises setting firm times for dinner guests who invite themselves and explains why a single man should not be pressured to bring a date. A worried wife describes a jealous, abusive husband and Abby counsels reporting abuse to police, seeking doctor help, and offers rights guidance.
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Kindergarten Round-Up At WACO Crawfordsville Center
Crawfordsville May 10 Kindergarteners attended a round up at WACO Crawfordsville Center Tuesday afternoon. Principal Fred Stone welcomed guests while PTA mothers guided a bus ride film introductions to future classrooms and refreshments. Mothers heard talks by School Nurse Mrs. Suter kindergarten teacher Mrs. Eisele and others before picking up their children.
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Crawfordsville
Everette Sommer
Shannon Lantz
Winfield
Don Kracaw
Howard Anderson
John Foster
Davenport
Gordon Johnson
Iowa City
Robert Carter
Washington
Donald Sands
Waco Crawfordsville Center
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Harry Suter
Lee Eisele
Gerald Howell
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Washington Evening Journal masthead and pricing notice
The Washington Evening Journal is published in Washington Iowa with staff listings for editor business manager and department heads. It lists pricing per week and carrier delivery details along with circulation and association memberships.
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The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Migalos
Evening Journal
Grand Slam Coup Beats Four Hearts in Strange Trump Play
In a rare bridge hand from the Masters event, South, facing East with a 1-9-8-2 trump split, forced a trump coup after three personal trump reductions. Through careful plays involving a club ruff and diamond reentries, South reclaimed control and secured the grand slam in five no trump, despite East’s apparent trump trick.
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East
South
North
King
West
Trump
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