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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1977
Page
4
Fragments from an editorial page include biblical quotes about darkness and light, a jab at bureaucrats for avoiding decisions, and a quip about habits becoming hobbies as costs rise. The brief item notes the date and presents several aphoristic lines.
A damp heavy rain floods the town as a Journal office observer recalls a bitter moment when a carrier girl rues the ruined papers. The narrator admits he wished the rain had waited until deliveries were done, a memory that lingers over an ordinary day.
A man in Ames faced a parking ticket due to a meter labeling error and appeared in police court. The judge deemed the case trivial, the clerk laughed, and the man avoided a fine but lost time. The episode illustrates delays and the insolence of office themes the piece notes.
Spring Valley Globe reports on the New York Court of Appeals ruling that bankruptcy cannot erase the obligation of National Direct Student Loans. The decision hinges on the loan not becoming due for five years after graduation, maintaining the program despite borrowers seeking discharge. Educators call the tactic a scandal as it risks reducing funds for future students.
A compact page fragment presents a mix of humorous vignettes and quotes. It opens with a poetic fragment about May and nature, then shifts to short anecdotes and proverbs about inflation, employment, wealth, family, and social roles. The items showcase light humor and dated quips from various authors.
Abigail Van Buren shares readers letters about affordable mental health care and personal problems. The note from Bud and Carla praises low cost clinic therapy and progress, while Agnes in Indiana and a reader from Just Wondering raise other dilemmas about relationships and pregnancy. Abby responds with guidance and a plug for her booklet.
In Tokyo, some bars rely on liquor vending machines with no bartenders, a silent attendant tidying glasses and selling raw fish. The piece also notes social shifts, curious quotes, and a humorous collage on fashion, dated humor and culture with a Weatherford, Texas mailing address for L. M. Boyd.
South faces double after North Open and East West double. Redouble signals 10 plus high card points and may invite penalties. The example notes three response types: pass, one notrump or suit bid, and redouble to show strength and coordinate with partner.
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