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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1973

Page

4

Obedience Lessons and Circus Dusty Drive Home

A humorous editorial recalls a child’s obedience, cites a verse, and reflects on labor saving by tomorrow. Two inebriated men in a touring car meet a dust cloud stirred by a traveling circus with six elephants, leaving them coated and unrecognizable as they divert back to town.

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Kissimmee River Canal Damage Sparks Call for Undoing Project

The Kissimmee River near Orlando was straightened into a canal in the 1960s at a cost over 88 million dollars. Now ecologists warn the marshlands that purified water for 62,000 people were destroyed, letting unfiltered sewage reach Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades region.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Orlando Florida Lake Okeechobee Army Okeechobee Central Florida Disneyland Kissimmee River Gold Coast

Haunted House thrills readers in rainy Halloween night

Letter to the journal thanks volunteers for the Haunted House’s excitement on Halloween. The author notes the hour-long rain-soaked wait was worth it and that the family will remember the scary attractions for a long time.

Nuclear pacemaker aids man after near fatal heart stop

Dr Russell V. Lee of Palo Alto, aged 75, revived after his heart stopped briefly. An American made nuclear pacemaker restored function and he recovered fully. Early tests involve about 60,000 to 75,000 patients with battery models. nuclear units are slated for broader use within two years. Also notes girdle-induced “light girdle syndrome” and advice to loosen girdle to relieve symptoms.

Russell V. Lee Palo Alto California Lee Atomic Energy Commission National Heart and Lung Institute Arco Nuclear Company Raytheon Electronics New England Paul Dudley White

Bridge hand summary declaring contract and vulnerability

Sidge B Jay Becker and West dealer. Both sides vulnerable. North holds ae vK 072 AK 1062 45643.

Grand slam at two tables in Amsterdam world pairs 1966

In the world pair championship in Amsterdam 1966, four American pairs contested a dramatic two-table battle. Both tables reached seven clubs, with declarers making the grand slam despite bidding misunderstandings and a heart lead potential. Fisher Jacoby and Robinson Jordan achieved the feat.

Amsterdam West Declarer Fisher Jacoby Robinson Jordan Koytchou Rapee

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