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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1976
Page
4
A compact reflection notes Andrew as the first missionary who converts his brother Simon Peter after meeting the Messiah. The passage emphasizes personal outreach beginning with those closest to you, citing John 1 41.
Dave Tweeton reports from Galveston that 100 mile winds and a tornado occurred within hours of arrival. The column notes neighbors sharing dirt for a garden, tomato plant contests between Better Boy and Early Girl, pea height rivalries, gnats, blackbirds protecting nests, and a bird squirrel interaction. Phil Kneen’s storeback garden shows heavy soil improvements and diverse vegetables.
Hal Reno Williams noted dissatisfaction with some pages due to printing issues as the Des Moines Register transitions to new printing methods aimed at a greatly improved product in the near future.
An article recalls offset printing trials in 1971 and a mishap with a religious meeting disturbance fine. It quotes a printer's remorse letter to a unhappy subscriber, discusses church state separation and civil jurisdiction over worship, and cites court rulings on public nuisance and equal protection in religious gatherings.
L M Boyd jokes about naming UCLA cow dung bricks and mentions other quirky facts from science, sports and local trivia. He notes gas stations in the Rockies self serve and adds humorous notes on legal and historical tidbits. The piece ends with a weathered ad tale and a salty household scare.
In a four hearts contract with East-West vulnerable, the defense leads clubs. The article outlines a line to ten tricks regardless of who holds three hearts, by ruffing, drawing trumps, and careful play of hearts and diamonds.
Almanac item notes today is Saturday May 29 1976 the 150th day with 216 to follow. It lists zodiac sign Gemini births including John F Kennedy born 1917 and historical milestones such as 1453 Constantinople captured, 1790 Rhode Island ratifies the U S Constitution, 1953 Hillary reaches Everest, and Nixon Brezhnev Moscow summit joint declaration.
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