Watching and praying as a Bicentennial year ends
Editorial reflects on the nation's 200th anniversary fever, praising Washington's Time Capsule Monument ceremony and Boston Pops spectacle. Observes broad patriotism across America and contrast with personal goodbyes as a writer contemplates leaving Washington for Iowa City to pursue studies.
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Paul Shearer
Herb Campbell
George Washington
Walter Cronkite
Maine
Miami
Boston
St. Louis
Altoona
Iowa
Fourth of July in Pilotsburg and town reflections
Long July 4 observances in Pilotsburg featured Rev John Elrod as chief marshal, a reading of the Declaration, oration by Hon J F Brown, a dinner, toasts spanning 1776 to 1876, a masquerade, fireworks and a balloon ascent. The issue also includes community notes and Dear Abby items about medical costs and a troubled marriage, reflecting local life and humor.
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Pilotsburg
John Elrod
N. Wells
B. F. Brown
J. F. Brown
W. Poston
J. G. Melvin
W. C. Runyon
L. Stucker
M. Goodspeed
A. C. Wilkin
D. Bunker
Abby
The Odd Column The marriage counsel and teen views
The column mixes playful plans about future greatness with a Dear Abby style appeal. It includes a plea to a tired spouse to seek counseling and a strong teen stance on marriage equality. Abigail Van Buren invites readers to request her new booklet with an address and envelope details.
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Abby
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Calif
Tricky Slam Decision In Bridge Trumps Play
In a hand from a bridge column, South faces a choice after West ruffs the clubs. By ruffing the ace of clubs and cautiously managing trumps, South can force a slam if West holds all missing trumps, or risk defeat if East holds them all. The article explains a safe line via a low heart and a trump through East to secure the slam. Tomorrow: The odds are 30 to 1.
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West
Declarer
South
Owe
East
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