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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
4
Editorials reflect on the Luke 10:29 question and Christ's answer that the man in need is the neighbor. A Christie quip notes an archaeologist as a preferable husband with age. The piece also jokes about frequent opportunities to buy cookies, candy, or donate to causes.
A Iowa pamphlet outlines how unemployment is measured, notes the 3.9% Iowa rate vs 7.6% nationally last year, and explains who qualifies as unemployed. It covers job seekers across entrants, reentrants, and voluntary movers, plus the dynamics of the labor force and the employment rate.
The article reflects on the old term cranking as turning or twisting and the role of cranks in starting early automobiles. It notes how drivers or helpers stood at the front of jitneys to give a hefty turn, amid risks of injury, long before self starters.
An appellate court ruled the judge acted within authority when citing a lawyer for contempt for wearing an open collar. The decision cites lawyers as officers of the court and allowed decorum standards within reason. The case also notes women lawyers wearing flamboyant hats and a traffic defendant’s tie request, both upheld as discretionary or non contemptuous.
Dear Abby replies to readers about the birth of an abnormal child and adoption, stresses recognizing each child’s unique spirit. Advocates AASK, a nonprofit aiding adoption of handicapped kids. Includes parenting guidance for an 18 year old living at home and rules for independence, urging families to negotiate expectations.
A mixed column notes a fish sixth sense with lateral lines steering away from obstacles, cites National Geographic on bee venom, and shares whimsical Q A on names pronouncing Muhammad, barbers insuring against hair lawsuits, and trivia about Brazil's Sao Paulo.
In a bridge deal described with chesslike play, Sylvia introduces a new Blackwoodlike gadget to count aces and kings. After a club bid and a heart response, she pursues notrump to gauge kings, then drives toward slam despite flawed logic. West leads diamonds and the reader follows a dramatic six spades slam for 1,630 points, a potential six hearts loss.
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