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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1976
Page
4
In Washington Iowa May 13 1976 an editorial reflects on John 13 1 and Jesus love for his disciples. It contrasts happiness with deeper happiness and cites Monties quiet on contentment and human desire for others’ happiness.
The Washington County Historical Society chronicles a new county history to replace Burrell’s 1909 History of Washington County Iowa. Kathy Fisher writes and edits, with Michael Zachs leading a committee, and Wallace-Homestead will publish a 300 page hardbound work likely priced at 17 to 20 dollars. Financing seeks 600 pre-orders and guarantors to secure funds.
The Quad-City Times notes that the Supreme Court rejected an appeal by three young women fined and placed on probation for burning a flag at Rock Island’s federal building in 1970. Chicago named Rick Monday grand marshal for the June 12 Salute to the American Flag parade after his dramatic flag rescue in 1976. The page also carries Dear Abby columns addressing family secrecy over a transsexual fiancé, a magician seeking work, an etiquette tale of brash prize handling, and a Lost Out note about moral support from a husband.
Almanac notes for Thursday May 13 1976 mark the 134th day with astronomy observations and zodiac signs. It lists births and historical events including Jamestown 1607 Mexico war 1846 the Mayaguez incident 1975 and a Ralph Waldo Emerson thought. It also notes gun prevalence in households at 46 percent.
North South vulnerable in six hearts. After trumps, A K of diamonds, and a four to jack, declarer can fail or succeed based on discarding choices. South could have forced a slam earlier by discarding a spade or club instead of ruffing. East would be led to jack of diamonds and unlikely to return a winning card, yielding slam with correct play.
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