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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1977
Page
4
Editorial and letters discuss vigilant faith, media influence on children, and responsible pet ownership. A reader warns against dumping unwanted pets, urging advertising, humane euthanasia, or contacting the dog pound, and stresses owner accountability for animals.
A boy found whiskey bottles near the Spittler Brewery and a Sunday wood chopping case ends in a guilty verdict. Mrs. Bryan, who prosecutes beer sales on Sundays, says disturbances occurred near the brewery. The jury’s verdict cites an iron law, with Peter jailed for five dollars and daily fines for lack of funds. The piece warns rigid enforcement would convict most neighbors and calls for toleration.
Dear Abby column excerpt discusses gifts in a long standing relationship and attitudes toward lavish presents. It also covers a reader’s question on bisexual adultery and a letter about adopted children in obituaries. The Atlanta mother voices a stance on adoption mentions in public notices and obituaries.
South, after a rugged sequence, faced a 3 3 trump break and aggressive heart and diamond plays. West led hearts and East helped with a decisive ruff and discard, leaving South unable to establish diamonds or trump control, eventually going down one. Timing and precise defense doomed the declarer in this famed 30 year old deal.
L M Boyd notes Florida lawmakers consider a bill to outlaw pay toilets in public facilities. State Sen Lori Wilson sponsors the measure while mocking the idea that people would need exact change. Additional remarks touch on dental materials and household injury risk.
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