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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
4
The May 18 1972 Washington Iowa editorial reflects on worship of God versus man and comments on town growth shifting outward from skylines to low rise architecture. It notes skyscraper trends in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh and describes Dallas double decker elevators and computer traffic scheduling with light humor.
The Iowa highway commission discusses a large road building spree with about 1900 miles of freeways and expressways. Financing could use bonds or higher gas taxes. Caution urged to finish No 34 and avoid neglecting inland routes while planning.
A collage of trivia on acne age averages comic strips and guitar piano sales by six to one ratio and gravity linked tastes in the arts plus small notes about Caesar Cardini the ice cream cone history and dandelions imports. The item closes with a mailing address and copyright by L M Boyd in 1972.
The article analyzes a six spades contract with North-South vulnerable. After a four heart opening and East showing out on the second trump lead, it proposes an unorthodox plan: lead the six of trumps at trick four to force West to win with the ten, guaranteeing a return of a club or diamond and ensuring the slam.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa provides staff roles including David Elder president and editor and William Shannon a vice president and advertising director. It lists production and sales staff, and mail and carrier subscription rates for local and distant customers.
May 18, 1972 marks the 139th day of the year with notable events such as Lincoln's 1860 Republican nomination at Chicago, Massachusetts making school attendance compulsory, and Apollo 10 launching in 1969. Also cited are birthdays and a Cervantes quote.
A reader asks if it is a crime to be single and how to respond to questions about staying unmarried. Abby reassures her reader, notes reasons some women remain single, and suggests dismissing intrusive questions with calm defiance. The letter also includes a note on privacy through initials and a separate query about affection in marriage.
An ABA public service feature outlines how courts define pedestrians versus drivers during accidents. It discusses Teddy the roller skater hit by a truck, a trolley rider jaywalking case, and an emergency motorist with warning flares, showing status can affect rights and duties.
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