Editorials Thought For Today On God And Coins
The column opens with a devotional note from Deuteronomy about worshiping one God and then shifts to lighthearted commentary on daily life. It critiques summer to Christmas consumerism, penny economics, and a 1965 New York blackout rumor about a baby boom. It then covers a government study on future coinage, including potential 2 cent and 50 cent changes, size adjustments to dollar coins, possible removal of half dollars, and color coded currency ideas.
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New York City
New England
University of Chicago
Letter of Thanks Praises Washington County Hospital
A California to Georgia traveler writes August 21 1976 praising Washington County Hospital Washington Iowa for superb care during gallbladder surgery. She notes attentive doctors anesthesiologist and friendly staff from nurses to coffee shop and recalls Midwest kindness and “true grit” shaping memories to take to Atlanta.
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California
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
Washington County
United States
Washington County Hospital
Midwest
Adults Only Lots Case Tests Equal Protection
A real estate developer set aside an adults only trailer lot section and required residents to be at least 21. A young couple with children sued under the Fourteenth Amendment, but the court upheld the rule, saying discrimination is not invalid by default and may be reasonable when separating adults from children. The ruling notes other examples where age-based limits exist, such as bars, driving, punishment, and fares. It also mentions a separate case where 21 was the cutoff for hunting licenses.
Forget the Noose and Cut Him Down
A 1976 public service feature discusses a court ruling on hunting laws. Adult sportsmen argued the statute violated constitutional rights while the court held the regulation inconsistent with wildlife protection aims. The piece reflects ABA and Iowa Bar associations’ involvement.
Abc Dear Abby column and family anecdotes mixed notes
A collage of reader letters and responses from Dear Abby cover personal issues. Topics include a phoney weekend job and engagement, a widow questioning a manipulative suitor, a teething baby and a harmful family remedy, and a mother debating who should give away her daughter at the wedding.
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Abby
Big mystery about bamboo and other quips
Lightly edited trivia and quirky facts from 1976 feature L. M. Boyd. Jokes compare bamboo blooming every 60 years, toy trains, turnips by nationality, perpetual motion patents, and odd musings on aging, diets, racing swordfish, and a Weatherford, Texas copyright note.
The Odd Column joggers and the long walk back
The column jokes about the trouble with jogging and the human race. It notes that each day people run and run, only to face a long walk back.
Trump Control in Bridge Slams and Plays
The article analyzes advanced bridge play scenarios with declarer West at six hearts and five diamonds, detailing leads, ruffs, discards, and the aim to sever enemy communications. It emphasizes correct timing of the ten of hearts, avoiding ruffing errors, and achieving the slam despite hostile clubs and uncertain defense. It also notes a future column on Trump control.
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South
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MR. Nilson
Axbby
Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd. Inc
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
America
Pam
Ottav
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L.M. Boyd
Lionel
Grand Canyon
Joseph C. Ives
Corps of Engineers
Ives
Dean Martin
L. M. Boyd
P. O
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Boner
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Sandy
Blondie
Harriet Hickey
Harriet
B. Jay Becker
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Trump Control
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