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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
4
Editorial notes feature biblical verse Habakkuk 2 14 about the earth filled with knowledge of the Lord. It notes mankind longs for the day of the Lord and promises his coming. A New Woman quote says life dulls when appetite for the future is lost. A quirky line about guests arriving early to outpace neighbors.
Elderhostel offers one week on campus study for seniors over 60 with rooms, meals, and tuition covered by federal grants. William Penn college in Oskaloosa will teach Local Flora Personal Finance and Estate Planning and Personalities of the Old Testament.
The piece argues that people shun mass transit in favor of cars due to the perceived convenience and parking habits. It critiques urban design that discourages walking and suggests that increased walking could ease fuel shortages, even urging a policy nudge from President Carter and a jogger shoe rebate.
A reader praises Job Service of Iowa for providing income during unemployment and criticizes the two weekly applications rule. The letter argues stable income aids self respect and welfare, notes abuse exists, and urges private job creation to avoid degrading work.
A compact harvest of local items from the Washington County Press and Washington Gazette. Weather glimpses of cyclones and wind, a large mosquito return, road conditions, property signs, and a plan for a county supervisor engineer. Local clubs, business openings, and forepaws of Forepaugh show come with humorous notes.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on three reader concerns. A pregnant mother plans for her mother to assist with chores while the couple handles the baby themselves. A grandmother’s involvement is welcomed but not controlling. A mother questions her son's ballet interest and fears grandchildren. Abby affirms support for nontraditional talents.
In the 1975 world championship France vs United States, North opened 2 diamonds as a transfer bid, forcing South to respond 2 hearts. North then jumped to 3NT, declaring willingness for no trump or hearts. South, weak in both black suits, passed, leading to a US victory as North held Q of spades and J of clubs. At the other table France-North-South followed similar bidding but South chose 4 hearts. West’s spade lead and US defense yielded down one.
The piece lists the ten best selling drugstore items reflecting photography interest. Polaroid Polacolor I film leads, followed by Crest toothpaste, Pampers diapers, Tampax tampons, Contac cold medicine, Kodacolor C126 film, Maalox antacid, Kodacolor C110, Sylvania flashbulbs, and Anacin.
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