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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
4
A humor piece by Betty Hutchinson recounts a woman driver’s ban from in-office parking, argues for larger spots for bigger cars, and ends with a gentle moral about kindness to little old ladies. The column reflects town life in Cherokee and the Ida County Pioneer Record with light social commentary.
Reader letters challenge Dear Abby on advising parents to threaten a neighbor with exposure and psychiatric evaluation after a 10 year old girl alleged abuse. The column acknowledges potential falsehoods, cites harms, and notes 1955 Camp David meeting and Eisenhower quote.
In a 1971 feature, B Jay Becker recalls a masterclass deal from prior championships. South led hearts at three no trump, but Helen Sobel’s spade switch created a cascade of six spade tricks then six heart tricks, yielding twelve tricks for both North South and East West hands, a remarkable two table turn.
A reader wonders where cats are mentioned in scripture. The note then surveys trivia about eyes at birth, marriages, organ transplants, marketing, spelling Snyder, presidential price freezes, forgeries, goat odor phobia, and lists famous stars known for hairpieces. Letters are invited to LM. Boyd Fort Worth Texas 76102.
United Press International Almanac for Monday September 27 1971 notes the 270th day of the year with moon in first quarter. Highlights include Stephenson’s 1825 locomotive pull, Warsaw surrender in 1939, Axis pact 1940, and Syria's 1961 split from the UAR. Cartoonist Mauldin offers a wartime reflection.
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