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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1975
Page
6
Editorial urges readers to fully explore the hometown newspaper from front page to classifieds. It highlights sections such as Hospital Notes, Local News, Briefs, Want-ads, Public Notices, sports, markets, and entertainment, urging thorough reading for maximum value.
Letter to the editor discusses tourism promotions for a Washington area during a visit by four thousand riders. Criticizes the money making approach and suggests simpler community hospitality such as free ice water or barbecue demos. Includes assorted quotes and anecdotes about sports figures and social topics.
Casual column notes that about 75 percent of men using matrimonial agencies are neurotic while women seeking husbands are mostly normal. The piece cites The Marriage Society of Great Britain, a nonprofit group matching lonely singles, and adds quips on Tom Sawyer, prayer, tea among intellectuals, and a TV ad star earning up to 125000 a year.
Abigail Van Buren voices readers concerns about a New York department store error that reversed a $100 debt into a 10 cent credit and ongoing 10 cent notices. She also notes a Social Security locator service law allowing deserting spouses to be tracked, outlining its impact and providing a contact path for readers seeking information from Abby.
A Bruce Bell composed bridge hand shows declarer can reach a grand slam despite West's opening spade lead. South ruffs, finesses, and ruffs again, ending with five trumps blown and a forced sequence that traps West’s remaining cards, delivering the slam.
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