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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorials from October 7 1971 critique civic action and safety asks Why car bumpers fail yet topple park signs and trees and reflect on journalism as a trigger for action The piece cites Ralph Nader and laments public engagement while questioning urban safety standards.
A celebrated 2 500 pound Angus bull named Canadian Colossal drew attention as the most valuable animal of all time. Guarded by Colorado and Nebraska highway patrols en route to Mina tare for a sale of its progeny, the bull’s worth was evidenced by a $350 000 one third share sold. Progeny reportedly average 20 percent more weight, prompting cattlemen to seek future gains from the nine year old sire.
Parents of voting age students should check how college residency affects home insurance coverage. If a student registers to vote in a college town, that location becomes official residence, potentially excluding off‑premises losses from the parent's policy. Verify coverage with your insurance agent.
Two readers write letters to the Journal addressing concerns about high school majorette uniforms and the nature of money. The first urges kindness and example in addressing youth, while the second questions coin composition, silver supply, and the role of black markets in reflecting true value.
A collage of quirky statistics and anecdotes surveys longevity yogurt beliefs pain tolerance and bolts of lightning. It also includes marriage patterns firefighting odds about Nobel prizes posthumously and odd laws from China Grove Alabama and Nebraska.
South, South West 1 Pass 3 Pass 3NT Pass the opening lead queen of spades. Declarer relies on judgment to draw trumps and infer opponent holdings, eventually making the slam after East discards. South analyzes West and East distribution, then leads to the king of clubs to force a discard and complete the final contract.
On this day in history William Gladstone predicted the Confederacy’s permanent separation in 1863. Georgia Tech crushed Cumberland 222 to 0 in 1916. A 1961 British airliner crash in the Pyrenees killed 37. Bobby Baker resigned in 1963 amid a $300,000 civil suit.
A concise quotation attributed to American poet James Whitcomb Riley urges choosing to speak well of others. It suggests that when disgrace shadows either friend or foe, one should offer a positive, constructive remark rather than blame or proof.
A border car stop uncovers contraband tires and the driver is charged with smuggling. The defendant argues Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches, but the court rules that border searches may be based on mere suspicion. A separate case involving a strip search of a woman shows the legality when based on reliable information. An ABA public service notice from 1971 outlines these rulings.
The column presents readers’ dilemmas on dating bluntness, blended families, and heartbreak. A 26-year-old woman rejects a blunt suitor, a worried divorcee seeks rights for stepchildren, and an 18-year-old struggles with falling out of love after pursuit. Abby counsels legal awareness, emotional honesty, and self care.
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