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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
4
In Washington Iowa on June 23 1976 an editorial page blends religious quotes with reflections on virtue perseverance and social change. It cites Psalm 1071 mentions patience in work and warns of pollution and lifestyle shifts affecting children and farmers.
The guide lists humorous bird nicknames tied to driving behavior and car styles. Red-eyed Veerer appears drunk or tired, Gray-tufted Dowager sits behind the wheel, Garbled Chatterer and Scarlet Teenager cling to oddly styled vehicles, Great-horned Grouch zips with blaring horn, Dim-bulbed Fender-nicker shows broken lights and bald tires.
A nation faces a looming fuel crunch as demand climbs with summer travel. OPEC cartel dynamics loom while observers warn against overreliance on foreign oil. Lighthearted window signs and humor punctuate the piece, ending with a closing note about humility.
Readers seek guidance on getting work without experience, handling a potential impropriety with a 24 year old staying with relatives, and choosing bridesmaids. Abby advises a trial period for job applicants, apologizing to Bill, and recognizing that the aunt’s concerns about image may shape wedding plans.
A mixed column notes that two of ten manufacturers hire road saleswomen, praising capable sellers while urging openness to female reps. It also touches on arthritis rumors, car theft frequency, surfers versus scuba divers, chipmunks tails, ASCAP song themes, stinging insects’ pain order, conversational etiquette, executive interrupt tricks, science interest at age 12, UN translators, and mail address for L M Boyd.
In a three no trump after a club lead, declarer wins the club, cashes hearts, and must execute a king of hearts from dummy at trick two. Despite counterplay, the contract is holding and, with precise heart leadership, four notrump tricks are secured. West’s defense cannot defeat the contract.
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