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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1977

Page

4

Washington Iowa Editorials August 25 1977

Editorial reflections on courage and faith from II Timothy 1 7 celebrate gifts of power love and a sound mind. The piece jokes about medical care and weight gain with light humor about family doctors versus specialists and table minutes versus seconds.

Timothy Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn

Shuttle Enterprise marks step in renewed space exploration

The Enterprise mission signals a major advance in United States space efforts with a proven safety record and reusable shuttle technology. It emphasizes careful progress from early space probes to domestic launch capability and long term crewed missions.

United States

School Lunches Reform Faces Taste Hurdles

The GAO finds school meals aid 25 million pupils but may promote obesity and iron deficiency due to portions and nutrients. It urges limiting snack foods and notes enthusiasm hinges on kids liking meals. Government efforts to change taste face limits, as there is no accounting for taste.

GAO General Accounting Office

Inflation and the self-fulfilling prophecy

A Iowa City Press-Citizen editorial argues that viewing inflation as permanent fuels expectations that keep prices rising. It notes debt rises as people assume dollars will be cheaper, housing costs stay high, and contracts and Social Security move to automatic indexing, deepening inflation in economic and social life.

Mortage

Concealed Weapon Cases Highlight Legal Nuances

A Washington Iowa court grapples with what counts as carrying a gun and what makes a weapon concealed. A defendant admitted possessing a pistol under a coat yet claimed it was not concealed. Courts differ on whether nonmoving possession still constitutes carrying and whether intent to use affects liability.

The Scissors Coup Bridge Strategy Explored

West leads nine of diamonds in five clubs, threatening a diamond ruff. To avoid down one, win the diamond in dummy, play king of hearts, and discard a singleton spade. The heart ruff prevents West East from communicating for the ruff, yielding the contract. Tomorrow: bidding quiz.

West Nine of Diamonds East

Beligian language tax and quirky facts in L M Boyd column

Belgium favors French speakers with higher taxes than Flemish speakers. Home taxes hinge on street-facing windows. Real estate licenses see high dropout rates. Helen Rowland on serious intentions. Sisters and Brothers in Oregon. Catholic confessions show male share. Tangerine called kid glove orange via Marines in Tangier. Lieutenants and shaved tails origin. Statue placement and light shadow. Card cheats use hand signs. Idaho population would form a San Diego sized city. Idaho vs Texas size claim. Nebraska tavern law with soup premise. A one year old's vocabulary totals two words. Address: L. M. Boyd Weatherford Texas 1977.

Beg Off Nudist Getaway And Hurt Parents Advice

Dear Abby columns discuss a man asked to join a nudist retreat by a new partner and a couple dealing with deceitful marriage, plus a lonely 60s man seeking affordable companionship. The columnist advises addressing fears, accepting the son and his wife, and proposing honest, shared expenses to attract a likely partner.

Abby

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