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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1976
Page
4
The editorial urges stronger prayer to energize assemblies and cites acts of bold faith. It recalls the DC-3 aircrafts, noting their long production life, retirement rumors, and later resale to South American freight operators, suggesting at least one remains in use somewhere.
The piece notes England's extreme drought affecting agriculture and industry, with water conservation measures urged. It mentions the DC-3 retirement after vast service, logging 85,000 hours, 12 million miles, and many parts used, highlighting the plane's tough legacy in Iowa air travel.
A Helena Montana incident in the citizen band radio community ends with a man injured by rough talk and a five hour manhunt before punishment, while a second confrontation at a truck stop leads to no charges. A letter writer objects to Transcendental Meditation programs advertised at the local YMCA, arguing it conflicts with Christian values and YMCA purposes.
A collection of quips and sketches including Don Marquis and Abe Martin witticisms on ambition, health, schooling, and taxes. It notes Indian grooming customs and a court scene where a chief adopts the name Toots, ending with a Wall Street Journal quip about late-night sponsors and a lonely distant sister joke.
Abigail Van Buren advises a worried husband about his wife craving laundry starch during pregnancy. Readers share examples of marital expectations and vocabulary changes. A Virginia Beach reader questions terms for non-married partners, prompting Abby to note objections and seek submissions for her booklet.
A national magazine poll places O. J. Simpson as the country’s most popular hero among youths, ahead of Elton John, Neil Armstrong, Robert Redford and John Wayne. The survey also notes Henry Kissinger beating Gerald Ford and Billie Jean King surpassing Chris Evert. Various quips and brief observations follow, concluding with an address and copyright line for L. M. Boyd.
In a fall update Frank notes recovery from surgery and a brewing harvest season. Ruth suffered a foot injury from a bottle explosion at a Pepsi event. They report an excellent seed oats crop with six varieties and a new indent cylinder length grader. They offer direct producer to user pricing with no deposit and highlight rye grain, soybeans plots, and pesticide can disposal efforts.
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