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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1976

Page

4

The Spirit of Seventy Six and Life at Eighty Six

Editorial reflection on aging and optimism from a resident at eighty six. It recalls past challenges and joys, celebrates retirement communities as places for connection, learning, and service, and encourages continued engagement through travel games and helping others.

Colorado sunset law passage sets six year review

Colorado enacted a sunset law requiring all state regulatory agencies and programs to justify their existence after six years or be eliminated. The measure aims to prune superfluous or overlapping entities, acknowledging agencies tend to endure beyond their initial need and urging periodic, hard nosed reviews.

Congress of the United States Colorado

The Best of the Press Quotes From Several Papers

A collection of humorous and reflective lines from multiple newspapers including the Record of Columbia and the Tribune of Chicago. The quotes cover simplicity in living, courtroom wit, and domestic anecdotes showcasing editorial wit and light social observation.

Bankruptcy today hopes for a fresh start and fair division

A public service feature from the American Bar Association and the Iowa State Bar Association discusses U S bankruptcy law. It notes the two aims are to give debtors a fresh start and to distribute assets fairly among creditors. Cases show fraud negates relief and lenders must fairly assess debts.

American Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association

Predicting the Outcome in Bridge Hands by South Declaring

In a bridge puzzle by South, the declarer forecasts slam success by artful play. After winning the club lead with the king, he draws trumps, ruffs clubs, and uses endplay to force West into a losing position, ensuring the rest of the cards yield 12 to 13 tricks regardless of East West distribution.

Declarer West East South

The Odd Column Great Spring Observations

The writer enjoys spring as people return to outdoor tasks like raking yards washing windows hanging laundry riding bikes flying kites and calling to neighbors from yard to yard while emerging from winter hibernation in Fayette County Union.

Fayette County Union

Booze, weather, and odd trivia by L M Boyd

A 1976 column surveys quirky facts from Mexico City altitude effects to legal shaving in Massachusetts. It notes midwest secretaries, northern announcers, and southern parents emphasize details. Also mentions a famed schooner and prison intelligence studies with light Q&A humor.

South Midwest

Grandparents seek rights in adoption debate

A mother questions grandparents rights as their 19 year old daughter plans to place her unborn child for adoption while the couple hopes to adopt. Abby notes legal rights depend on law and urges not fighting in court. Also included are reader opinions on adoption, euthanasia, and a rabbi’s views on medical ethics.

Abby British Commonwealth Immanuel Jakobovits Rabbi Samuel A. Friedman Ashville, N.C

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