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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1966

Page

5

Dear Abby Advice on Weddings and Adoption Dilemmas

A reader column excerpt covers a mother urging her daughter to wear a wig for a wedding, Abby’s pragmatic reply about hair and makeup, and a anxious mother seeking guidance on adopting a child after a shoplifting arrest. A 15 year old recounts a frightening ride with a stranger and Abby’s safety lessons. The piece includes editorial by Dear Abby and reader letters.

Abby Nancy Weil Sassoon Desperate O.K

Christmas Lottery Vital to Spain’s Holiday Spirit

Spain embraces the Christmas lottery as a major national pastime with a Dec 22 drawing. More than 3,038,000 pesetas in prizes, tickets sold widely through official outlets and itinerant sellers, and subdivided shares offered by stores and businesses. The drawing is broadcast nationwide and run by Saint Ildefonsos Boys School children using a modern electric globe system.

Iberian Peninsula Soviet Union Saint Ildefonsos Boys School

Spaniards seek gordo as Christmas lottery draws near

The text notes Spanish newspapers mobilizing to locate the gordo winner, the person with the most lottery tickets. The prize this year is 525 million pesetas, about 9 million dollars, promising a festive Christmas for many Spaniards even a small win brings wealth and joy.

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