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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial quotes reflect on Christian symbolism during Lent and note public opinion as a measure of standing. The piece cites Matthew 16 24 and E H Howe to frame self denial and public perception in a small town context.
A Grey Matter interview surveys workers across fields about future directions. It notes shifts toward better quality over quantity, a new work ethic favoring living to work, greater reliance on government protections, personal self fulfillment, evolving morality, and a return to nature while resisting synthetic substitutes.
Sioux City Journal notes Iowa legislators consider limiting session length with a bill to set adjournment by March 15 and an AP poll showing majority support. Some lawmakers resist, while others suggest voluntary early adjournment. A parallel proposal would cut lawmakers' $20 daily expenses after week 21 to add teeth.
A playful roundup of malapropisms and clever names from diverse U.S. spots. Highlights include license plate IN DEBT on a Cadillac in California, Stethoscoop newsletter name in Illinois, SSSH bumper sticker in Michigan, Bison Tennial in North Carolina, The Codfather in seafood chain, The Daily Grind coffee shop, GASP acronym for a non-smokers group, The Strip Joint furniture refinisher in New York, Dear ill literate salutation to a hospital professor, GET ME OUT cat caption, The Boone Docs in Missouri, Many Tears Were shed shed shed shed nickname for a shed, The Karat Patch jewelry shop in San Francisco, Emission Impossible joke, Man-o-Wart in Calaveras, Shhhhhhhhh bracelet inscription in Vancouver, and closing note wishing readers well and charity caveat.
In a 6-5 distribution hand South’s three spades reveal the shape to partner. North infers five spades and that South opened diamonds for longer diamonds than spades. South wins heart lead, ruffs hearts and spades, cashes spade honors, then ruffs to guard against a 4-2 split, eventually taking five diamonds with one heart and one trump as losers.
A collage of wry anecdotes and quotes from 1977 by L M Boyd including Harriet Beecher Stowe’s forgotten royalties, cocktail lounge observations on bathroom visits, editorials on book accuracy and a light mix of trivia. Notable lines reference Margot Fonteyn and various oddities.
Abigail Van Buren addresses rape myths by clothing and cautions against blaming victims. Grandma counters with a diapered baby example, while M E Ring notes denture history. A reader recounts love across religious lines and reflects on religious freedom vs family pressure.
A wife’s Social Security check typically stops the month the divorce is final. If you are 62 or older and married 20 years or more, payments may continue after divorce. Notify Social Security if your name changes. The difference cited is between federal welfare programs and Social Security inquiries from a representative.
The text explains that SSI based on need allows more earnings without reducing checks and permits ownership of a home or a car. It notes no need for relative support and details earnings impact: the first 85 dollars of earnings do not affect payments, then the payment is reduced by one dollar for every two dollars earned. It ends with a suggestion to call Social Security for a saved visit.
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