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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
4
A collection of brief reflections urges bearing one another’s burdens and cites faith and everyday observations. A traffic signal note in Iowa prompts light humor about modern life and a letter to the editor defends profit and stockholders against corporate backlash with a satirical Russia compare.
In Washington Iowa on September 2 1976 a notice corrects last Saturdays Dear Aunt Agatha column which misstated that the S C A D poetry reading would be in Central Park instead of Sunset Park The Journal confirms Fridays report that the event was set for Sunset Park and apologizes for the previous inconvenience.
A driving incident shows how self preservation allows reduced duty of care. two pedestrians injured by a car explosion after TNT in a hill incident were not held liable for the driver. Courts note exceptions when the danger is caused by the driver or when time to react was available. emergency not a shield for negligence without fault. Public service note from American Bar Association and Iowa State Bar Association 1976.
Bridge columns recount B B Becker South dealer and auction style play, then trace ACBL membership growth from 6,000 in the 1930s to 185,000 by 1975. A humorous horse entry in a Texas tournament illustrates the surge in popularity, with a kibitzer quipping about finesses and a teaser for tomorrow’s bidding quiz.
The Q and A explain why SSI recipients must answer periodic checks to verify ongoing eligibility and correct payments. It notes potential changes in income resources or living arrangements could affect the benefit amount and that benefits may start after six months of disability if criteria are met. It also directs readers to contact their local social security office.
The Odd Column recalls Sam Levenson’s quip about immigrant parents chasing an American dream. He notes his father learned three hard truths: the streets aren’t paved with gold, they aren’t even paved, and he must do the paving himself.
L M Boyd notes widows aged 21 to 35 have only about 30 percent remarry, ages 26 to 30 about 20 percent, and ages 31 to 35 about 13 percent. He contrasts this with general views on love and marriage, adds trivia on Venus and great apes, and comments on education funding and early schooling.
A multi item Abilene style Dear Abby page features an unmarried 29 year old daughter sharing a two bed apartment with a 33 year old male coach in a large city. Abuses of postal costs elicited a warm, sentimental defense of value over price. Readers respond with blunt, practical contrasts and wedding booklet request details.
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