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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1977
Page
4
Editorial notes call for courage to follow Jesus into conflict and sacrifice. The text combines biblical reflection with a car accident analogy showing higher exposure and wear at increased speeds. It references Mark 10:32 and contrasts fast and slow speeds with implied risk.
The Cedar Rapids City Council weighs raising the metered overtime parking fine from 25 cents to one dollar after an analysis showed policing and collection cost 33 cents per fine, causing a loss on each violation. The discussion cites the need to offset city costs and improve revenue.
Two identical cars ran 1000 miles with drivers told to risk or delay. The speed-focused driver finished 31 minutes faster in 20 hours 12 minutes, braking 1339 times and passing 2004 cars, while the cautious driver took 20 hours 43 minutes with far fewer passes. A second 800 mile test showed the fast car 21 minutes quicker but using 10 gallons more fuel.
The column traces patent history up to a 1960s milestone, then bundles 1877 items on a January thaw, theft, church gifts, officers in the state teachers association, a lamp explosion, farm fencing, a fatal Amish accident, crayon drawing lessons, and a breach of promise case. It blends national innovation with community items and local curios.
A North America versus Holland contract bridge deal shows how misread turns and defense shape results. With North-South Holland North-South, Slavenburg and Kreyns faced a tricky choice, opting to run clubs and hearts, ultimately losing a club finish while East ruffed. The piece notes assessing fault is hard without seeing all 52 cards.
Tom Teepen notes coffee prices near three dollars a pound amid supply cuts from Brazil and Africa, rising demand in the United States, and the risky impact of boycotts. He argues a boycott may reduce demand but could also sustain higher prices if demand rebounds, leaving consumers trapped in a damned-if-we-do, damned-if-we-don't scenario.
A brief from the Washington County Press and the Washington Gazette compiled by Kathy Fisher covers events from 1877. Notable items include local court matters, agricultural notes, and community occurrences reflecting life in the county at the time.
A brief holiday scene marks a couple’s 25th anniversary as the husband jokes about guiding her through rough times. The piece mixes light personal reflection with jokey curiosities about collecting, fear of body odor and ear muscles, ending with address details for L M Boyd Weatherford Texas.
A reader asks why biological parents who gave up a baby 28 years ago now claim the child as theirs. Abby replies with a supportive view from a mother of adopted children, stressing that seeking biological ties does not diminish the love for adoptive parents. The exchange ends with a compliment to the mother’s civilized, generous stance.
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