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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1975
Page
4
A compact opinion piece blends reflections on neighborly joy and envy with notes on misleading advertising. It cites Central Park fountain schedules, Sunday visitor hospitality, and misspellings of names in journalism, highlighting the variety of Christian name spellings and the humor of mispronunciation.
A commentary argues that Congress fails due to lacking persuasive leadership despite respectful leaders Mansfield and Albert. It notes the Iowa General Assembly’s marathon sessions, missed compromises, and public costs from lengthy lawmaking amid stress and fatigue.
A collage of humorous and reflective items from a mountain family, including a new bathroom setup from Sears Roebuck and a humorous parking notice. It mentions the family’s modest weekly income of 18.85 and a public-spirited yet lighthearted tone about home improvements and community quirks.
Dear Abby advises locking up all household chemicals to protect children after a 16 month old ingested lye causing severe burns and multiple surgeries. The physician caller from Iowa urges readers to safeguard kitchens bathrooms basements and garages.
In a South West North East sequence the four spades contract was made by declarer after a six of clubs lead. The Spain team saw a down one at four spades due to a West false card but Fledqvist later trapped South by a clever queen of spades play. West overruffs and clubs seal the kill, proving declarer’s error yet crediting West’s trap.
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