Editorials and Thought for the Day in Washington IA paper
The page presents editorials and reflections from Washington Iowa dated September 23 1971. It includes quotes from Psalm and Christ teachings, a satirical note about teenagers driving, Ralph Nader’s consumer critiques including his attacks on Volkswagen and car safety, and a contributor’s remark on U S aid programs and global trade policy linking Marshall Plan Point Four and European Latin American economic ties.
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Ralph Nader
America
Catalog of Junk in Orbit Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Seven Objects
Ames Daily Tribune notes 2427 man made objects in Earth orbit and 2841 total since 1957. It compares 1849 objects last year and cites 12 US and 48 Soviet launches between 1970 and 1971 creating debris. NORAD tracks, decays, and watches space traffic for national security.
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U.S
Nations
France
North American Air Defense Command
NORAD
Space Defense Center
LASS Div by L M Boyd and Odds and Ends of Q&A
A miscellany of quotes and questions from L M Boyd noting quirky observations. Topics range from psychiatry color associations and taste timing to bowling scores, medians in Titusville income, Paderewski piano speed, and IRS audit odds. Reader notes invite letters to Fort Worth.
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Nixon
Titusville
Fla
Paderewski
L.M. Boyd
Fort Worth
Texas
Bus strikes pedestrians on sidewalk court rules duty of care
A court case involved Harvey hit by a bus front overhang as it stopped near a curb. The driver argued proximity to the curb was lawful but the court favored the pedestrian, saying a bus can intrude beyond the curb and noting no danger from traffic while on the sidewalk.
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Harvey
Grand Slam Triumph In Becker Bridge Column
South enacts a bold contract as East’s unusual no trump signals 5 5 or 6 5 minors. South finesses hearts and ruffs clubs to secure the grand slam despite West’s club defense and East’s limited heart holding.
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South
East
South Cue
West
North
Declarer
Sgnth
Hearts
Three-time widow thinks she's a jinx
Dear Abby column excerpts reveal a widow who has buried three husbands and fears marrying again. Letters discuss loneliness after loss, daytime sex, and adopting perspectives on family, faith, and personal fulfillment.
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van Buren
Abby
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