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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
4
An editorial page item presents a biblical reflection from Luke 22 57 on recognizing Jesus in others and a meditation on traveling hopefully versus arriving. It adds a Stevenson line about home by 9 pm and a proverb about temptation in old age.
A Friday night act flooded all three floors of an Iowa high school by shutting drains and turning on faucets, inflicting $100000 in damage. Taxpayers face steep repair costs possibly affecting a year of activities and instruction. The writer urges locals who know the culprits to come forward.
Edward R. Zaiser of St. Paul Lutheran Church argues that ministers refuse perfunctory church weddings when non members insist on rites. He urges joining a Christian community for ongoing support, spiritual guidance, and a durable marriage commitment rather than a single ceremony.
A 1795 South Carolina case rejected compelled voting testimony as an inquisitorial breach of ballot secrecy. The piece notes long standing belief in voter privacy, recounts open wall voting risks, and cites absentee ballot secrecy concerns. It frames ballot privacy as essential to free participation and details a 1976 ABA public service feature.
In a New Zealand versus Singapore match at the Far East championship, seven diamonds was reached after a flawed auction. Despite missing the ace of spades, the declarer achieved a grand slam, with clever play including club finesses and ruffing hearts. West should have led spades, but trump was led instead. South ruffed the ace of spades and netted 2,330 points.
Abigail Van Buren letters recount a 20 year old college student who wishes to be diapered and babied, suggesting possible emotional issues. a reader asks how to handle her father-in-law’s new wife after a long marriage. another note praises sniffing food before eating and Abby’s guidance.
In a humorous piece, Little Johnny recalls his grandfather’s sage guidance. The elderly philosopher declares fools are certain while the wise hesitate, and assures Johnny with a final, confident affirmation.
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