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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1977
Page
4
The article covers a bridge contract where North holds AK852 and V64 AK743 while East West have aJ96 4Q1074 and KJ76 9A103 QJ8 1095 4972 4Q4. East leads hearts, West deduces defensive chances, and the play hinges on heart and club positioning. Included are comments on defense, bidding clues, and strategic implications for notrump and ruff threats.
The column surveys odd facts and quick questions from L. M. Boyd noting petrified wood paradoxes, gender roles in lawn care, boredom and absenteeism, ancient dice similarity to Las Vegas, perception of cars from rooftops, and aging currency. It also recalls prices from seventy seven years ago, a Jericho claim, and a Weatherford address for correspondence.
The June 18 1977 Washington Iowa edition runs an editorial thoughts feature centered on Exodus 20 3 declaring the Lord is God not money power weapons or idols A humorous Disneyland母 child exchange is also noted reflecting local civic tone and light editorial whimsy through brief q&a style mockery of modern temptations.
A local businessman with farm roots admires wildlife and finds three mother skunk offspring. A defensive spray leaves him and his daughter smelling strongly. After baths and wardrobe changes, he returns the three cubs to the countryside to appease his wife.
The author moves two wren houses to trees in the yard and a resident arrives within a day. Tomato crops are thriving with Early Girls Rutgers Early Annas and a rare Red Record Smasher, a late arrival hoped to yield giant fruit. Neighbors Dale John Cliff and Bob join in the garden rivalry with shared dirt and trellises.
The Supreme Court rules car owners may cover mottoes on plates if they oppose state promotion. New Hampshire couple Maynard taped over Live Free Or Die, were fined or jailed for defying the fine. Court says plates only need identification. free advertising space not required.
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