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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1977
Page
3
On Tuesday October 11 1977 Washington Iowa runs the Thought For Today citing II Peter 2 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations and provides a way of escape even when men see no escape.
A columnist declares many readers enjoy European criticism of the United States. The piece argues critics wield influence, describes quitting disliked media, stores, or styles, and notes the public’s taste for outsider judgment. It playfully promotes collective power of readers to shape trends.
The article argues Los Angeles will host the 1984 Olympic Games, projecting ticket prices around 25 dollars per event and stressing reliance on existing facilities. It warns costs may far exceed benefits and could burden spectators with high personal expenses despite government support.
Edwin Newman laments worsening English in public life and media, citing dull prose and bloated phrases. Examples include a Madison jail called a total incarceration facility and a vinyl term in ads. The Sacramento Bee notes rampant acronyms in health education guidelines, highlighting unclear state planning terms.
A collage of witty lines and quirky character sketches about couples and society. It lampoons modern relationships with humorous observations about vanity, habits, and social mores, ending with a light admonition to preserve self-respect.
In a bridge column, South uses a jack on the king of spades to reveal a clever falsecard. West shifts to heart, East covers with king of clubs, declarer wins later and secures nine tricks. The analysis explains why the ace of spades would fail and how the deception leads to success.
Composite of humorous quips and trivia from L M Boyd touching mottoes, Lincoln on pennies, gender in gas habits, and a jokey anecdote about a language man. Mentions Abe Lincoln, Wright brothers, Levi Strauss, Pig’s Eye,Gertrude Stein. Includes contact note and 1977 copyright.
Abigail Van Buren discusses no universal rule forbidding white for virgins brides historical notes by Edith Head and Emily Post reveal varied colors through centuries. The column also includes a teen’s plea for peaceful family dinners and a pedantic pun editor debate about Emerson quotes and a request for Abby’s booklet.
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