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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
4
A nondescript column cites Romans on neighborly love and notes a divorce case where a judge adds a philosophical essay to the ruling. The piece jokes about legal language and public reception, suggesting simple terms like divorce granted would suffice. The tone mix blends philosophy and court commentary.
The Iowa Supreme Court faces criticism for lengthy opinions in the Painter custody ruling and a later divorce decision by Justice Larson. Critics say the extra commentary on parents, grandparents, and bohemian labels distracts from legal reasoning and court restraint.
A reader criticizes campaign literature by First District congressman Schmidhauser as false public documents. The letter questions who would be affected by a tax loophole bill and accuses the congressman of draining federal funds with a rubber stamp before the election. It supports limited government principles.
An editor's outlook notes Manila Bay memory of Corregidor marking the end of the American Empire. It surveys Philippine poverty and self-criticism, citing Xiavier University debates on pork barrel mentality, rural security concerns, and the impact of American aid on development and corruption.
The article explains that most winnings are taxable as gross income, with exemptions for certain scholarships and awards given for religious charitable scientific educational artistic literary or civic achievement. It notes courts deny exemptions for unrelated prizes and outlines valuation rules based on fair market value and potential hardship adjustments. It also mentions the option to decline a prize to avoid tax.
In a three notrump hand North leads hearts and West until a spade misplan ruins the contract. The lesson: after winning the diamond honour in dummy you should test spade distribution by leading the ace of spades. This reveals a 5-1 break and preserves the contract if spades cooperate.
On the record Gary Lee McGlumphrey Rambler Mace Motor Co Mercury William Ed Whestine Ford George R Horn Oldsmobile Raymond G Fritz Buick Dillon J Graber Chevrolet Fenn Farm Service Ford truck Mace Motor Co Mercury David P Livingston Jr Volkswagen Russell Dean Flory Suzuki Motorcycle Lila Audry Finke Jr Ford truck.
Saturday listings show news at 16 00 and 10 00 with entertainment across channels. Programs include theatre, a Dean Martin feature and a late show with news and movie segments. The schedule also mentions Tarzan UNCLE and a nightcap with moneyme and sports updates.
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