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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
4
Editorial notes caution on tongue control for peaceful relations and critique the President's full employment plan claiming jobs for all willing to work leaves out many. A single girl wonders about a future with a man while a married woman questions her own future. 0600-
A clergyman complains about being asked to give prayers at meetings as if he were a mechanic fixing a car. He jokes that the best prayer is the do it yourself kind and quips that a slot machine might be more efficient and cheaper, delivering a prayer for a coin.
The piece notes rapid U S growth in diverse markets including CB radio with about 15 million sets, nearly half bought last year, and a 50 percent higher annual spend on dog food than baby food totaling $530 million on prepared canine meals. It playfully contrasts pet spending with infant needs.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a lawyer named Eve Ke amid unclear phrases and symbols. The readable items hint at a possible legal matter or filing, but no concrete action, date, or party details emerge. Further context from the full page is required to clarify the event and involved entities.
A Washington Iowa reader urges true Memorial Day remembrance beyond summer fun. The letter asks for active citizen participation, flags on graves, and better parade involvement, invoking D A R support and a long veteran-participation tradition. It also repeats a legal anecdote about a conspiracy case claiming a husband and wife are one person.
West, North, East and South cards set the scene for a learning bridge moment. The article uses a hands on deal to show how timely trumps and careful discard decisions can swing a three spade contract, with contrasting outcomes at two tables and a reminder that trumping partner’s trick can pay off.
Odd natural notes describe underground fungi that loop earthworms with lariats, tightening to digest them. The piece then shifts to a string of quirky trivia and questions, including Do you live in the same house 11 years and a Charleston ordinance on prison ride fees. It also includes Abby answers and a reader letter about love and aging partners.
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