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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
4
An American in England misplaced a wallet abroad. The Thames Valley police sent back a wax sealed envelope with a customs card and a cheque for $136 after explaining the exchange rate. No finder named. it was simply found and turned in, a display of English civility.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette letter argues the United States risks slipping into Britain like inflation and unemployment rise fueled by growing government. Milton Friedman and Arthur Burns are cited warning government expansion threatens private investment within about 15 to 20 years, urging action before crises worsen.
Abigail Van Buren notes holiday woes in Dear Abby letters from 1976 including Christmas office parties, dental fears, bring Edith invitations, and the value of fire extinguishers. The column blends humor with practical advice on social invites and safety measures.
West outputs the ten of diamonds against four spades doubled. After sequence including dummy plays and heart discards, the critical decision hinges on the order of cashing aces and trumps. If you cash the ace of hearts before the fourth diamond, you can force declarer into nine tricks, scoring 500 points versus 200 for one trick.
A comic column by L. M. Boyd weighs quirky claims about appearances and behavior. It jokes that bigger smiles may mislead about nature, notes dubious links between body traits and temperament, and lampoons trends from pay toilets to medical drops. It ends with a parody notice and copyright lines.
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