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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1975
Page
8
Washington Iowa editorial urges united prayers and action as the world faces an energy squeeze from wood shortages. It recalls Boy Scout respect for the flag and calls for dignified display during the Bicentennial year with no commercial use of the flag or its symbols.
The 1875 report notes the Iowa House price drop to $1.50 daily and strong patronage. Ainsworth Methodist group plans a church on Frank Tribilcock’s land with a $200 donation. Local projects include new flour and meal facilities, a brick Critz Bros store crowd, and a Corpus Christi procession of 1,100 with a church costing $10,000 and frescoed ceilings.
The article discusses a bridge deal where West, after cashing A K Q of clubs, should have led the four of clubs at trick four to threaten declarer’s plans. It argues that this improves defense by cutting declarer down and potentially discarding risks, noting many players stick to generic rules.
The column compiles varied proverbs from English Dutch Turkish Egyptian and African usage noting terms for corn and mealies. It includes a quiz on stagecoach travel costs and a playful tale of King Ferrand of Portugal and a chess driven injury. Also letters to Dear Abby address ERA privacy church discipline and a reporter’s stance on publishing sensitive deaths.
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