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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
4
A compact collection of proverbs and quotes on obedience and hesitation. It contrasts scriptural, literary, and historical lines to stress timely action and the paradox of modern technology as both aid and irritant. The piece notes Old Chinese wisdom about overdeliberation and finishes with a string of varied aphorisms.
A state editorialist lays out forecasts for the 1977 Iowa legislature. Expect a gasoline tax rise with a bigger city share push from municipal groups and road supporters. Other items include helmet and bottle deposit bills, parimutuel betting debates, and a debated death penalty bill, with session length likely stretching into May.
The ages old thoroughbred Santa Claus, wearing a red and white cap, won the third race at the New Orleans Fair Grounds after moving from fourth at the stretch. Backers paid two and a half to one as the crowd sang Here Comes Santa Claus. The United Press International report was also carried by the New York Times on Christmas Day.
The piece marks 21 years of rock and roll with Rock Around the Clock cited as the explosion’s origin. Bob Guccione Jr. notes the 1954 song gained teen defiance status via Blackboard Jungle and reflects on enduring teen rebellion as the beat continues.
A dressmaker sued for payment after delivering a gown to Madge who rejected it. The court held the guarantee fixed the standard of satisfaction in personal taste contracts, but ruled Madge must be honest about her motives. An objective standard applied to a garage painting case showed the buyer must pay if workmanship cannot be faulted. The piece explains how satisfaction clauses work in such contracts.
A columnist replies to readers about women's housework and liberation, a nephew accused of potential child abuse, and seniors who struggle with phone access. Abby urges caution and practical action, noting the dangers of tickling a child and advising medical warning for abusive behavior.
A collection of curious Q and A snippets and facts from L M Boyd covering tourism spending by nations led by Poland, sports turf humor, etymology of Amethyst, silo design, Empire State ivy growth, the year without a summer in 1816, future telepathic humans, cold warding via tap water, shipwrecks, The Spirit of 76 flag adoption, Irish potato eating, and the author’s copyright note from Weatherford Texas in 1977.
Bridge expert analyzes a deal where East West reach 2NT and 3NT as South goes down in four hearts. After a king of diamonds lead, the declarer misplays and could have saved a trump, with correct play yielding at most one trump loser. The piece critiques the declarer's technique and suggests a safer line, noting the potential bad luck argument for the loss.
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