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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1977
Page
4
Washington Iowa may 13 1977 features an editorial thought for today citing Romans 12 2 on renewing the mind and transforming life The page includes a Josh Billings quote and a quip about housing developments where trees are felled before streets are named after them
A columnist muses on how a three year high school run could rival a four year college education in breadth of knowledge. The piece reflects on personal education ideals and the changing role of high schools.
In a light column, the author jokes about gas prices, nobel prizes, shopping, and media, noting how laws and bureaucracy slow gun returns, drivers' habits, and aging cars. A Maine helicopter incident and auto quips punctuate the riff, finishing with a motoring caution to readers.
Eight bidding sequences analyze whether the final bid is forcing or not. Each item states who may pass, with examples: 1 forcing, 2 not forcing, 3 not forcing, 4 not forcing, 5 not forcing, 6 forcing, 7 not forcing, 8 not forcing. Source: King Features Syndicate 1977.
A collage of tidbits from 19th and 20th century trivia and opinions. Notes include the most printed sentence debate, Close cover before striking, biblical word, hearing aid visits, China Grove gargling law, Jung on infidelity, Isaac Van Amburgh, Princeton Tigers nickname origin, hourglass figure measurements, forgery tricks, hospital costs in New York and Memphis, wives lying, pedestrians and car accidents, with author contact in Weatherford Texas.
A reader warns of a hazardous situation where a wealthy widow is aided by a younger couple who may be exploiting her. Abby cautions that the widow can manage her affairs if competent, and urges restraint about meddling. A wife questions her husband's flirty behavior and Abby advises against it. A teen worries about a classmate's potential suicide and suggests hosting him. Abby defers to the parents for decisions.
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