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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1966
Page
4
Editorial reflects on saving an endangered Whooping Crane versus cutting general risks. It contrasts targeted aid for a known individual with reluctance to act on broad traffic safety claims, arguing Americans respond to specific cases but not to generalized statistics.
A humorous reminiscence recalls explaining the equinox to a young apprentice, Don Gormley. The writer notes no equinoctial rain occurred that year, despite predicting storms, and Uproar over the term equinoctial storms is treated as a failed forecast.
A Paris correspondent ponders Charles de Gaulle's globe circling journey and motives. Theories include mediating East and West, appeasing Hanoi, or keeping French voters divided for next year's elections. The piece argues his Cambodia speech may serve Gaullist political aims at home.
In a portrait of Japanese journalism, the Mainichi, Asahi, and Yomiuri dominate with massive staffs and nationwide editions. Their fierce circulation wars spurred dramatic stunts from sword attacks to volcanic expeditions, while innovations in radio, television, and kanji printing keep them ahead.
A COPE AFL CIO report shows Iowa receiving the most labor campaign funds in the nation from June 1 to Aug 21, totaling about 22,000 to back lawmakers aligned with labor positions. Iowa leads New York in COPE spending among states with seven districts.
In a contract bridge context South dealer, both sides vulnerable, North holding 9 1 0 8 6 3 with spades faces, West showing 2 Q 10 9 with king, Adie signaling. The fragment describes a bidding or play scenario with a sum of $552 noted.
A fragment describes a 1973 rubber bridge hand with South opening hearts, West doubling, East pass convert. Fast leads a king of spades and a lethal defense unfolds with precise ruffs and discards. Eleven tricks vanish, East's hearts and clubs finalize the doomed contract as Down 2000.
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