Questions and answers shape our view of war return
An editorial notes that public opinion on Vietnam paradoxes when questions lack consequences. It cites a poll by Senator Hugh Scott showing differing Yes responses to ending the war versus bringing troops home with a Communist takeover risk. The piece argues the question determines the answer and recalls Gertrude Stein on asking the right question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Nervous breakdowns study notes regional, educational contrasts
A report notes higher nervous breakdown fears among less educated Americans and among residents of small cities and rural areas with Northeast residents showing the lowest symptom rates. Despite crises, 91 million people remain calm while about 20 million have feared or had a breakdown. The piece appears in the Washington Evening Journal with postal and editorial details.
Unemployment pay sparks labor management clash in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers face a pitched battle over unemployment insurance expansion for small employers and higher benefit levels. Debates center on July start dates 1971 72 and 1973, benefit caps 55 to 66 2/3 percent, and qualification rules, with unions and manufacturers opposing or urging different terms alongside state employee coverage. Nationally an estimated five million jobs would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Organized Labor
Hugh D. Clark
Iowa Federation of Labor
AFL - Cio
Nixon
J. S. Craiger
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Craiger
James Klein
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Employment Security Commission
House
Senate
Labor
Clark
Iowa
Manufacturers Association
Advisory Council
House Human and Industrial Committee
Night Hunters and Odd Facts in Animal World
A quirky collection of observations notes that night hunters may be color blind and newborn giraffes resemble tall individuals like Dennis Weaver. It compares weights, egg production, and tongue mass in animals and toys with human examples, while touching on maternity cravings and a surprising claim about spousal homicide locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Weaver
Nominees Added to Proper Job Club Membership List
The article lists additional candidates for membership in the Proper Job Club. Fort Hood Texas SP4 Beagle from the veterinary clinic, Palm Springs California Miss Hunger hospital dietician, Austin Texas Dr. Biter dentist, Newman California Mrs. Bird owner of an egg ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hood
Texas
Beagle
Palm Springs
Calif
Miss Hunger
Austin
Biter
Newman
Bird
Becker on Bridge and Q and A on tax jokes
Readers seek Becker on Bridge copies by mail from B Jay Becker at 235 East 45 Street New York NY 10017. A bridge column discusses declarer plans and trump finesses with a sample hand and notes on life and tax audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Becker
Becker On
B. Jay Becker
East 45 Street
New York
N.Y
Union Duty and Damages in Grievance Proceedings
A worker sues a union after a workplace firing and arbitration failure. Courts allow leeway for unions in handling grievances, emphasizing good faith and reasonableness while noting not all denials incur liability.
New Boston Ferry Begins Weekend Runs This Season
The New Boston Ferry will start operating Saturday May 22 for weekends and holidays through October 17. Hours are 7 am to 7 pm. This is the 154th year since the first ferry began in 1817. The ferry landing area near Iowa River mouth offers camping facilities managed by the U S Army Corps of Engineers, with picnic tables, toilets and water, while on the Illinois side there are additional campsites and a separate New Boston area with electricity and two boat ramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Illinois
Ferry Landing
Iowa Ferry
U. S. Army Corp of Engineers
Iowa River
Mississippi River
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Washington
Evening Journal
God
Luke
Jesus of Nazareth
Gertrude Stein
Paris
Southeast Asia
Gertrude
New Jersey
Ames Daily Tribune
U.S. Public Health Service
The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
North Marion Ave
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Duke
Alf
Dagwood
Fania Vals
Johnson
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
L. M. Boyd
Ed Darling
Jay Becker
Lal
West
North East Pass
Declarer
King Featy
East
South
S Syndicate, Inc
Wyo
Union Goof
Mike
American Bar Association
Ferry
Boston
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