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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
4
Editorial notes kindness as warmth of the soul and urges helping the weak and wounded. Voices a quip about mothers and a comment on poverty, ending with a parable about moving toward good fortune. Restates a local quote from Elizabethtown News.
A former blind police officer recalls being shot at by a suspect and argues for police to shoot in self defense when halted suspects flee. The piece defends police risks, urges protection for officers, and calls riots and spectators to expect enforcement with force as common sense.
French traffic cops use a new tactic by bringing speeding drivers before a magistrate. If probable cause is found, the magistrate impounds the driver's license and car, forcing the motorist to walk or hire a cab until trial.
A compilation of Abby responses to readers including a 14 year old's fear over parental fighting and its impact on siblings, a note on guests and furnishings, a query about seating a single woman with a couple in a car and walking, plus standard column boilerplate and mailing info.
Political strategists map fall election plans after the September primary. The Democrats prepare to pressure Hughes era accomplishments while Beck and Murray face anxious canvassing by the state board. Townsfolk note Ames professors Elbert Smith and William Murray won major party nominations, stirring early race dynamics and a debate over tax refund proposals.
Riverside area residents travel and local events highlighted. Gertrude Beringhele flies from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids with family assistance. George Horns host Kathys 17th birthday party with relatives. Mercy Hospital releases for Henry Prymek and Kate Ingram. American Legion Auxiliary county picnic and Sept. 16 meeting at Trinity Methodist Church noted. multiple local visits and hospitalizations.
In five world championship bridge hands, the expert weighs opening bids. Hand 1 favors one spade over notrump for a 16 HCP balanced-but-five-card-major shape. Hand 2 suggests one diamond with rebid to two notrump after partner responds. Hand 3 also favors a diamond opening to show longer diamonds and then hearts. Hand 4 and 5 advocate notrump openings to convey hand strength and shape, guiding partner toward the right contract.
The Giddy Grand Parents Club met at Mrs May Cars on and Carrie for the annual Ice Cream supper with Mr and Mrs George Lord Mr and Mrs George Canott Crawfords ville Mr and Mrs Roy Gerot and Mr and Mrs Roy Wood among attendees A social evening with cards followed The next meeting planned with Mr and Mrs Roy Gerot on Thursday Sept 8 Also 4 Corners Club held a picnic at Mrs Agnes Bowman's Iowa City home with seven members and one guest Mrs Ben Fitzgerald attending.
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