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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
4
A court held a dog owner not liable when a teen provoked a dog bite by slapping a terrier. Other cases show provocation does not bar protection, including a chow attacking a woman who protected her poodle and a girl who later faced a dog bite after prior provocation. The ABA and Iowa Bar issue this public service feature.
Editorial reflects on faith and daily speech noting how politicians forget promises and people mispronounce unfamiliar words. It cites a reader’s challenge with the Arabic term muezzin and quotes John Owen on pronunciation, urging practical witness and clearer talk.
British prize challenger Bryan Allen piloted a 77 pound dragonfly like craft built by Shafter, California men, pedaling to lift off 10 feet and complete a 1.25 mile figure eight before a safe landing. The feat, decades in the making, shows that the impossible can be done with persistence.
A reader from Washington Iowa asks why the town funds bus service for school events while younger students cannot ride. The writer cites a Des Moines high school trip and argues transportation should be prioritized for education, noting parental paying options and the impact of cold weather on students.
UPI notes the 251st day of 1977 with 114 remaining. Moon travels from last quarter toward new phase. Planets visible this morning are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with no evening star. Virgo marks birthdays for those born this date, including late Senator Robert A. Taft and comedian Sid Caesar turning 55.
A column by L. M. Boyd blends questions and facts about the Klondike in Canada's Yukon Territory, misperceptions about Alaska, and assorted trivia. It covers historical indentures, famous entertainers, and pop culture references, ending with an address for correspondence in Weatherford, Texas.
A 1977 Abigail Van Buren column features reader letters and Abby’s responses on topics from Christmas trees staying up in May to housebreaking a dog and deaf and mute etiquette. It preserves the classic newspaper advice tone with practical, concise guidance.
The article discusses defensive card division in a bridge hand. It presents a North South 1 NT pass 3NT auction with opening lead five of spades and explores how imagined distributions like East holding king of diamonds or West with five spades affect safety. It concludes the nine of spades on East's queen secures nine or ten tricks, emphasizing planning the play to counter defender distributions.
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