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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1972

Page

4

Involved Citizens urged in November civic week guide

Editorials highlight political involvement and campaign spending, with a South Bend finance company offering tax deduction potential for employee contributions. Don Reid notes November events from Meals on Wheels Week to Aviation Month and League of Elderly Gentlemen Week, urging reflection on elderly issues.

South Bend Indiana Don Reid Iowa Press Association League of

Parking Violation Prank Form Circles Cherokee Streets

A humorous printed form titled PARKING VIOLATION circulates in Cherokee. It lists license number time and car make but warns it is not a ticket. It delivers a pointed tongue lash at selfish drivers with exaggerated retribution and a sarcastic closing wish.

Mirror falls in hotel dining room injures diner and prompts suit

At 7 13 p m a large hotel dining room mirror fell injuring a diner. He sued the hotel for damages and the court upheld his claim saying mirrors do not fall without negligence.

The Disappearing Trick and the Res ipsa Loquitur Doctrine

Legal discussion on res ipsa loquitur includes cases of a car rolling on a slope and a glass in spinach, with cautions that an accident does not prove negligence. The Washington Evening Journal presents this ABA feature by Will Bernard, noting expert context and the need for evidence before awarding damages.

South makes the contract after 4-0 trump split in bridge

In this Blondie bridge deal West leads a diamond and Fast wins king and ace. Declarer ruffs, then overcomes a 4-0 trump division by ruffing more diamonds, cashing hearts and clubs, and planning discards to telescope losers. East's discards or trumps determine 8 to 10 tricks.

Declarer West Fast South East

Birds Sing Back and Other Odd Facts From Boyd Column

I M Boyd notes Cornell studies show songbirds sing despite soundproof cages and some notes at once. He answers questions on spinsterhood definitions and car tires, cites Romanian booze from cattails, and mentions daily suicides worldwide. He adds dog training insight and gendered emotion trends, then aging secrets and secrets in families.

Cornell University

Dear Abby advice on marriage age and weight concerns

A 19-year-old woman who is 100 pounds overweight asks Abby whether to marry a 54-year-old widower. Abby counsels against rushing, urges weight loss first, and notes parental disapproval. She emphasizes evaluating love beyond appearances and potential for happiness.

Abby

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