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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
4
A compact column mixing religious reflections with light social jabs and weather quips. The piece notes Isaiah 53:4 and God’s reconciliation, then riffs on taxes and crude jokes about a Coast Guard euphemism, concluding with a nod to slick driving and minor car mishaps in poor weather.
In a spirited exchange, Harrisburg writer J R Small riffs on rival Evansville columnist Joe Aaron over first robin sightings, a fly sighting by a reader named Faithful Reader, and a playful jab at January drear. The piece blends satire with civic notes and quirky anecdotes from coast guards to gardens and boats.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters on whether to tell children Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are make believe, a teen asked about a breakup and engagement, twins ask for smoking cessation, and siblings request parents quit smoking for health and courtesy.
Bridge guidelines show how to handle trump fits and ruffing. In four hearts take club lead with ace, ruff second trick, then horn in on trumps to test lies. In three notrump lead low diamonds from dummy to guard against A ten x cards and ensure three diamonds plus two of each other suit for ten tricks. Tomorrow: Partnership harmony.
L M Boyd notes 18 recent reports on marijuana split between warnings of danger and hints of medical benefits. The column weaves satirical quips on aging, pollsters, plants, professionals, brides and shopping, ending with an address and 1977 copyright.
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