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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1976
Page
4
Readers praise the Bicentennial Edition and its pictures. A Washington observer notes better face recognition with ad pictures, while the editor recalls local memory and community thanks. An editorial excerpt reflects faith and caution against cynicism.
A U S Marshal detained a man with a broken arm and cast. While booking, the marshal had the cast X rayed and found two hacksaw blades a screwdriver a file and a knife blade hidden inside. The incident unfolds as a cautionary look at jail security and contraband.
Two bread trucks from rival brands face off in an alley behind a grocery, lights blinking like eyes. Drivers return, swing out, exchange final farewells, and back away. The scene hints at potential violence but ends with a tense standoff and unresolved outcome.
A collection of humorous quips and anecdotes from the Chicago Tribune syndicate style. Highlights include Vinson’s roadside escapade in Indianapolis that ends with two hitchhikers detained, and light satirical notes on manners, gender roles, and memory. Also includes a Dear Abby correction about Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis and misc. social jabs.
A Detroit auto maker claims one company could build 5 153 859 497 004 179 760 distinct autos from all model trim color and equipment choices. The piece riffs on mega-quantities, humor, and social quirks, concluding with wry bloglike maxims and a witty closer to “wake up” and pursue dreams.
A reader column traces Miss Anna M. Jarvis's creation of Mother's Day linking to Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis and Philadelphia, notes carnations sent to her mother's grave, and the Grafton shrine origin while debating residence. Also includes Abby letters criticizing tipping culture, a tipped-waiter wage dispute, and a family-aid dilemma with an alcoholic sister.
L. M. Boyd explores dating etiquette with a jokey expert, notes rising murder rates, debates Bronx usage, asks about beard trimming in Leviticus, discusses roofing materials, and cites a labor study on women’s marriage choices. The piece then recounts a Reuben sandwich origin tale and closes with a lunch break nudge.
In a South hand on a heart opening, the article explains a conservative line in four spades. After winning the heart lead, play a low spade to dummy’s ten, then return another low spade to protect against extra trump losses. East gains the queen, but later the K84 overcomes West's potential entries. The key is sacrificing overtricks to secure the contract.
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