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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1976
Page
4
A collection of noteable opinions and reflections covers Biblical inspiration, the value of kind words, critique of OSHA rules on farms, and a nostalgic encounter with an 1906 Illustrated Atlas of Washington County. The pieces touch on public policy, farming realities, and the charm of aged cartography.
An Iowa businessman recalls the early days of OSHA enforcement when inspectors could levy immediate fines for violations found during shop or plant inspections. The story outlines how fines were assessed under the new safety law and the nervous anticipation among owners awaiting inspection.
A 1976 letter argues organized or silent prayer in schools is legal and urges teachers and boards to restore prayer moments. It claims fear of the Supreme Court and civil liberties groups harms learning and moral value teaching. The writer advocates God fearing teachers and religious upbringing for children.
A collage of quotes and snippets from 1900 era columns and reader letters, including aphorisms from Lydia and Carlyle, the Right Place vignette about a church a newcomer finds, notes from Dear Abby style exchanges, and a miscellany of brief social observations and humor.
A column recalling Jonas Hanway as the first man in modern times to use an umbrella in London, with notes on trivia from tests to coins, traffic light colors, and speedometer figures, plus a critique of canoe design and a postal address for L. M. Boyd.
Dealer holds AKQ85 in spades and clubs plus heavy hearts. Answers cover opening bid one club, responses one spade, double, redouble, four clubs as a waiting bid, and pass to opponent’s overcalls. Emphasizes suit preference and bidding space over notrump.
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