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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
4
This piece frames a view that division arises from choosing who to please and warns against perpetual public debt. It argues for frugal governance, taxing necessities to curb waste, and stresses that independence requires government restraint and accountability for labor, meat, drink, and leisure.
A year end list from a Washington County group recalls twenty two notable 1976 happenings. Items include community center opening, local economy changes, bicentennial activities, new medical and public safety facilities, school district efforts, robberies, drought, and rising costs.
A January 1 1977 letter argues to preserve the Electoral College as a constitutional restraint against fraud and populist excess. It cites past election fraud concerns in Ohio and Wisconsin, warns against direct national ballots favoring dense states, and laments party overreach in selecting electors. It questions where principled defenders have gone.
January marks hope and beginnings with reflections on dual Janus, winter, and a hidden spring. Sage tips urge truth, rest, talent use, and charity, promising a fruitful 1977 for readers of Shear Delite.
In a Italy versus United States bridge match, East-West held North South with Becker assisting. The deal featured three notrump by South after Passes and 2 and 3NT bids, with a six club lead by West. Experts blamed South for bidding 3NT without a club stopper. Most favored 3 spades over 3 hearts to allow North to decide on four hearts. At the other table the Italian North-South found the right contract, achieving 420 points and 520 on the deal.
A collage of brief curiosities from L M Boyd includes college coed love stats, musical pitch limits, a jixture about juke boxes and FDR, skull strength, Gotham origins, horse blood differences, and a note on the My Name Is a Poem Club. Copyright 1977 L M Boyd.
DEAR ABBY letters reveal a 13-year-old girl feeling kinship with Native Americans, craving representation, and finding solace in moccasins while admiring an Indian role. The note reflects empathy and self-expression rather than use of stereotypes, underscoring sensitivity to minority injustices. The page also includes personal guidance and a marital abuse case, offering realist advice and resources.
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