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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1976
Page
4
A garden diary recounts a garden contest between Early Girl and Better Boy tomatoes, noting a 11 fruit count from Early Girls. A papa wren builds a nest near the kitchen window, meets with the female, and plans a shared arrangement: birds defend the yard from insects while humans maintain water and mowing duties to enjoy their backyard flutter and activity.
The narrator recalls an unusually early harvest with the first ripe tomato from a neighbor named Bob Wertz. They speculate whether the Bicentennial influenced the early picking and anticipate a productive season if Better Boys ripen. A humorous contributor, Harriett Graham, shares a tale about a Swiss bathroom misunderstanding and a Wayside Chapel in a long letter.
A man sued a restaurant after a waiter challenged the bill, arguing his feelings were hurt. Courts deem hurt feelings usually irrelevant but may allow damages for outrageous conduct, as in cases of public humiliation or threats to a child. The piece notes ABA and ISBA involvement and humorous public notices.
On this date in history Wyoming joined the Union as the 44th state in 1890, Howard Hughes and a crew flew around the world in 91 hours in 1938, Telstar relayed TV pictures in 1962, and Sen Edward Gurney was indicted in 1974. Also born July 10 is painter James Whistler in 1834. 8,647 USIA employees as of January 1, 1976 are listed with breakdowns.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on a live-in helper from a troubled background, birth control aligned with Catholic beliefs, proper use of Ms versus Mrs, and managing grandparents' candy gifts to grandkids. The column emphasizes respectful dialogue, boundaries, and practical steps for family harmony.
Volunteers drank milk then three ounces of ethyl alcohol while others had water before the same amount. Tests showed alcohol concentration in the blood dropped by about 50 percent for the milk group. The piece notes new liquor drinks with milk bases and mentions John Germ of Wyoming Health as a nominee for the Proper Job Club.
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