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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1971

Page

4

Open house at Lincoln school and zoning debate in Marion County

The piece covers an open house at Lincoln elementary in Washington and reflections on school methods including the new math. It discusses Atlantic Richfield bill postmark issues, general views on regulation and zoning, and how Marion County hearings on rural zoning drew about 400 people with a call for written comments by Sept. 14.

Atlantic-Richfield Atlanta Marion County Board of Supervisors Knoxville Paul Bandstra

Assault and employer liability in personal misconduct cases

Legal primer notes that employers are not liable for an employee's private misconduct outside work duties, with examples from a furniture store, a bar, and a theater. It contrasts a case where an usher’s excess was tied to policing, and a conductor’s kisses despite being outside job scope, highlighting the public carrier duty. 1971 American Bar Association.

Myrtle Damges

Almanac for October 21 1971 and historical notes

Almanac notes today October 21 1971 mark Libra births and history. Alfred Nobel born October 21 1833. In 1879 Edison invented a practical electric incandescent lamp after 14 months of work. In 1917 the 1st Division first saw action in World War I. The moon phase and evening stars Saturn Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter are listed.

United Press International Alfred Nobel Thomas Edison

Abby column sparks pants debate and child welfare plea

Dear Abby letters cover a husband who wants his wife out of pants, a mother seeking guidance on a troublesome neighbor girl, and praise for a mechanic father. The column invites readers to request Abby’s booklet and offers compassionate, practical responses.

Abigail van Buren Abby Ann Jane Russell Josie Randazzo Warren, Mich

Texan wills bequest prompts malpractice suit and odd heirs

A Texas man named in his last will directs a bequest to fund a malpractice suit against his doctor, with his attorney reporting the claim. An array of quips and trivia follows, including remarks on cheetahs, plaid origins, and curious linguistic notes, ending with a mail address and copyright notice from 1971.

Dallas

Bridge vignette ends in disaster as jackass misplays

South dealer West O K I six five four two hearts seven four three five y J ten four A Q ten eight five opening lead spade. A lengthy humorous tale follows of a poor bridge hand where a jackass and albatross pair misjudge bids. He doubles down on notrump, a diamond finesse fails, clubs mislead, and the pigeon-right holds jack. Result: down two and a lesson in trust.

Jackass Hast West

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