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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1976
Page
4
Editorial contrasts Olympic spending with potential revenue while warning Montreal risks. Don Reid voices concern over a $800 million stadium and possible $500 million lingering debt after the Games, citing Alberta and Colorado examples and urging prudent planning. A humor piece ends with a domestic jab about a phone bill dispute involving a wife.
A Windsor Star column ponders renaming the air conditioner to avoid awkward phrasing. It recalls Francis Lewis of Wales, a New York trader who built a war era fortune, aided British troops, joined the Sons of Liberty, and signed the Continental Congress document in 1776. His life ended in 1802 after losing much in the war.
A collection of Abby letters and responses from 1976 addressing family dieting issues birth room views smoking etiquette and marriage. Readers include a worried mother seeking psychiatric help for two daughters and opinions on postpartum romance and flirtations.
Wide ranging musings on color and genius, jokes about sardines and pilchards, a million dollar stack tall tale, and quirky historical notes. Includes remarks on Churchill brown suits, Murad IV smoking deaths, divorce day patterns, and a weatherford mailing address.
Bridge scenario with one heart opening. A partner replies two notrump and four hands follow. 1. Bid three diamonds to probe hearts, avoid three notrump. 2. Bid six notrump with 20 points and balanced distribution for a slam. 3. Bid three notrump when distribution is 4-4-4-1 with no major fit. 4. Jump to four notrump as a slam try, seek partner’s max response before a raise. Tomorrow: Luck can be good or bad.
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