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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1977

Page

4

Editorial on grain prospects and crafts by Rosalynn Carter

The piece argues that even with abundant grain, hunger persists due to distribution and cost challenges, urging regional self sufficiency. It notes First Lady Rosalynn Carter's luncheon display of American handcrafts, showcasing production artisans and supporting youth craft culture.

Asia America White House

Zephyrs travel from Damman to Riyadh in Saudi rail plan

The item mentions Saudi Arabia operating Zephyrs between Damman and Riyadh. The report touches on comparisons to Amtrak and raises questions about oil-based rail use and future service. Additional snippets discuss public drunkenness fines, a stubborn debtor in a general store, a humorous receipt quip, and a poetry fragment.

Saudi Arabia Persian Gulf Damman Riyadh

Calf egg swap via rabbit aimed at beef supply cure

An animal research center in Cambridge devised a process to fertilize a cow egg, transfer it into a rabbit for storage, ship the rabbit, then retransplant into another cow where the calf matures. The project seeks to boost beef in regions facing shortages, with the courier rabbit uninjured.

Animal Research Center Cambridge England

The Odd Column in a Suitor's Hand

A humorous column mixes sly puns and quips about money, marriage, and politics. It recalls Scrooge, a president's father, and Truman, then pivots to a Rome Colosseum tour where a guide jokes about slaves dressing to fight lions. The piece ends with a Fred Allen quip on long walks.

Rome Colosseum

Bridge defense and play hints from a 1977 column

West defends 3NT against a 1NT overcall plan hinges on spade lead. Do not duck spades if South holds AQ109. win 9 with jack, then jack of clubs to trap declarer. As declarer in 6NT, after North leads heart ten, cash hearts, develop clubs by win in dummy, play six then seven of clubs, duck South if needed to establish a club trick sequence. beware North with singleton honors. Tomorrow: a necessary assumption.

North South Declarer King Features Syndicate, Inc

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