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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial reflects on Esther 4 13 urging boldness for God and notes success relies on enjoying work and accepting responsibility. It contrasts with blaming others and frames life as what we make it. The piece blends scripture with inspirational commentary.
A narrator recalls tuning into a Chicago Tribune traffic helicopter report during evening drives. The pilot details Eisenhower, Dan Ryan, Northwest Tollway conditions, noting bottlenecks and accidents near Kennedy and Sylvester, guiding motorists to slower speeds and alternate lanes.
A major grocery chain reported $40 million in shrinkage for the year, illustrating losses from theft, breakage, mispricing, and customer substitution. A four week audit of Taster's Choice at one store showed $34.50 lost in a single item, including theft, breakage, and price-cap tricks. If repeated chainwide, the loss would exceed $176,000 annually.
The price of gold plunged about twelve percent in a week triggering global unease. Analysts cite Soviet sales of 150 tons in six months and concerns over South Africa’s gold mining profitability amid a 2.3 billion balance of payments gap and rising wage demands. The price drop threatens the white minority government as instability looms.
July 26 1876 notes cover a new schoolhouse nearing completion and local events. Col Stanton is away on Indian scout while Plunkett leaves two children with Jonathan Wilson for schooling. Saloons thrive, one nets 120 in two weeks. scaffold collapse injures a painter. I H Friend builds a large brick store in Brighton with George Downs adding another. Races near the depot feature Nick Shaffer’s bay mare and Chris Ohngemach’s Cub horse, plus Bashaw stallions, all around three minutes. The piece closes with remarks on agricultural sport and horse racing excitement.
Readers discuss adult adoptees unsealing records to learn biological roots. A mother who gave up a child for adoption shares longing to reconnect while acknowledging the complex consequences for all involved. Abby advises on confidentiality and responses to letters.
The West East hand and East player Charles Coon trigger a squeeze misstep after a diamond lead. If Coon had shifted to a spade instead of clubs, declarer would make the contract with precise trump play. The article highlights recognizing the squeeze and praises Coon for his six of clubs return. Tomorrow: Heart trouble.
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