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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
4
A Washington la editorial contrasts a previous senior prank of a granite boulder on the high school lawn with a recent malicious vandalism incident. It recalls a respectful dispute with former superintendent Bob Everetts and condemns the destructive acts as costly and cowardly.
Last year about 70 laws ban no deposit no return bottles as cities weigh deposits on glass metal and plastic containers. New York City considers a two cent deposit on all bottles while Cleveland drafts a nonreturnable beverage ban with fines up to 1000 dollars and five days in jail. Major producers Monsanto and Standard Oil of Ohio plastics arm plan new lighter bottles to cut waste amid pollution fears.
A church sermon ends with a fire siren sounding during the service. Ed Peterson rises as Rev. Jerry Palmer, a practicing fireman, remains at the lectern while watching the baptismal water level for potential use.
The essay urges an ecological conscience guiding self and family. It argues waste of personal property reflects respect for nature and that true living values peace and relationships over consumer excess. It calls parents to model concern for environment to instill in children and to rethink choices beyond dollar costs.
A court upheld an insurer’s denial of a claim for a stolen gold bracelet from an unlocked car, ruling that visible marks in burglary policies may be interpreted broadly. It noted that coverage can apply even when an entry is by master key, coat hanger, or brief unattended time, as long as policy terms allow.
A collage of humorous remarks and statistics covers drinking habits stork populations and self-perception. Notable notes include a recovering alcoholic who moderates with milk, a study claiming 13 of 100 grooms favor money, and stork counts dropping from 4 000 to 65 in Denmark. Also quoted is Sen Henry Jackson on Russia.
In a Becker bridge column example a four spades contract faced a clever but risky diamond lead. East ducks the diamond ten to disrupt declarer play. later East again ducks, yet one table makes four spades while the other ends down one. South counters by a timely diamond switch to secure the contract.
Mrs Elizabeth Curtis hosted the Poinsettia Club breakfast at her Richland home with 17 members two children and guests attending The event featured a two course meal a candleabras centerpiece and yellow color theme A program by Willa Mae Swinney followed with a roll call about a famous mother The next meeting is June 2 under Mrs Tommy Hartnell
Washington Evening Journal public notice outlines staff roles led by David Elder and William Shannon with Charles Morris as managing editor. Subscription pricing listed for in-town and statewide mail options, including weekly carrier rates and yearly mail rates to Iowa and outside Iowa.
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