Iowa High Point Tale Ends Up In A Hog Feed Lot
Editorial recalls the discovery that Ocheyedan Mound is not Iowa’s highest point and humorously notes the new top location near Sibley. The column savors the mound’s past fame, jokes about the change, and imagines future tourist interest in a hog yard landmark.
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The
Washington Evening Journal
Iowa
Ocheyedan Mound
Ocheyedan, Iowa
Osceola County
Ocheyedan
U.S. Geodetic Survey
Geodetic Survey
Sibley
Robert Reiste
Merrill K Sterler
Chamber of Commerce
Paper Pollution Gains In Clean Up Efforts At Industry Level
The Ames Daily Tribune reports the pulp and paper sector long linked with pollution has made major strides in cleanup. The Council on Economic Priorities notes firms spent about 840 million dollars on new equipment and practices, aiming for near total pollution control by 1975, with production stability and employment preserved.
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Council On Economic Priorities
Council
Dissent in Supreme Court: history and public impact
An essay on how dissents in the U.S. Supreme Court shape future law, noting that major changes and even constitutional amendments have emerged from dissenting views yet criticizing overlong dissents for diminishing public understanding. It discusses opinions by Holmes and Douglas, and reflects on when dissent is or isn’t constructive. Published by Elder Shannon & Co in Washington Iowa, with typical subscription rates and mailing details.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
John Marshall
William O. Douglas
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Landso
Grand Slam Force in Natural Bridge Bidding
The article explains the Grand Slam Force convention in bridge bidding, showing how North can probe for partner’s heart holdings by jumping to five notrump to force seven hearts. It cautions against confusing the technique with Blackwood five notrump and notes its limited practical use due to infrequent grand slam hands.
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North
South
Oddities from L M Boyd column mix of trivia and quips
A 1972 LM Boyd syndicated trivia column covers curious ideas such as infant nose shaping by mothers, passion killings in three states, gamelike animal group terms, the birth of the word astronaut, zodiac beauty notes, James Bland’s birthplace, fish cooking guides, a vanity about daughters and lipstick, IQ thresholds, the world’s largest retailer of surplus federal goods, and a note on birth timing and crime.
Dear Abby Qs and As on adoption and nondrinkers
Advice column excerpts showing advice for adoptive parents answering personal questions about adoption. Also reader letter from a nondrinker describing rude service regarding drink prompts and Abby’s practical response. Includes suggestions to handle comments and tipping perceptions and a note offering Abby’s booklet for sale.
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Abby
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Washington, Iowa
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations
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William Shannon
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Eator
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Sage
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Defense Logistics Services Center
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