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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
4
A June 13 1977 editorial reflects on Isaiah 66 18 urging national self examination before judgment. It warns against pointing fingers and asks what actions are being taken for God while noting people with talent may lack effective presentation. The piece ends with a flea circus metaphor about termites bringing down a house.
Saturday columnist Sally Posovich notes repeated reader letters about dogs roaming free in Oskaloosa. The piece urges strict enforcement of existing ordinances to curb sanitation issues dog bites barking and nuisance. Owners must provide space for dogs and keep them off streets, while the city should enforce laws vigorously.
The Creston News-Advertiser urges prayers for rain as drought worsens the water shortage. The column counsels faith and wisdom, recalling last year’s bumper crop, and urges readers to study James Chapter One before prayer. It warns against habitual forgetting of God after crises and emphasizes an ongoing relationship with the divine.
Spring Valley Globe reports Representative Richard Ichord proposes a handy certificate to ensure hosts cap spending at 35 dollars for each dining or entertainment occasion. He notes allowed multiple events daily if each stays under the limit, suggesting potential annual largesse of over fifty thousand dollars while maintaining the image of ethical conduct.
A letter to Honorable Gerald Ford was returned due to a mistaken ZIP code and marked Addressee Unknown. Ford’s transition office uses P. O. Box 345 in Washington DC 20013, while the miswritten ZIP 0013 was non working, causing confusion among voters outside Washington last fall.
A Friday night tornado caused extensive damage across Washington with unroofed barns blown chimneys fences and trees uprooted. The track spanned about half a mile as winds tore through homes and property in the vicinity.
Abby explains the Living Will and how to obtain one after a reader requests guidance. The letter outlines a terminal illness scenario, the wish to die with dignity, and the desire for mercy in treatment decisions. Messages from readers include donations and anecdotes, with instructions to request forms from The Euthanasia Educational Council and to include full name and address.
In the 1967 world championship match between Thailand and Venezuela, Board No 1 featured a misread by South after a double and response. South jumped to three hearts against a forced game, missing the invitation to bid four hearts despite strong values, while at another table Venezuela reached game and South later bid two hearts. Declarer made ten tricks.
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