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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1969
Page
4
Washington citizens back diagonal parking for more spaces despite neck strain and back pain from twisting to back out. Engineers warn of wider street width tradeoffs and minor fender benders, but residents accept occasional discomfort for convenience.
Ted Axbby notes support for diagonal parking as the preferred system, citing wide streets but acknowledging the approach is hard on the spinal column. He emphasizes council acceptance of the layout and its practical fit for traffic flow.
A NY Education Commissioner bans dress rules based on taste as improper, insisting future students can wear what they like. A federal court then reinstates a bearded teacher with back pay, illustrating changing standards. The excerpt also features Dear Abby columns on family boundaries and etiquette.
Crawfordsville September 25 Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with nineteen present. New member Mrs. Claire Curtis and Junior member Christine Lease attended. guest Mrs. Duayne Seberg of Olds. Christine played the piano. Nicaragua will be their country to study next year as they prepare a program for Veterans Night. Gold Star Sunday observed. Calendar planning and district and national meetings noted.
In a classic contract bridge display, South using a double squeeze defeats the odds after Trygve Sommervelt plays a false king of hearts. The sequence includes a singleton ten of hearts and precise triumph as trumps run, leaving West and East with costly discards.
Column notes clever business sign in New York boosting barber trade with a focus on women under 35. It also comments on social quirks, anecdotes, and reader Q and A on topics from habits to cars.
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