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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1977
Page
4
A September 27 1977 Washington Iowa column presents a devotional reflection citing Acts 9 5 about Paul and Jesus. It notes that apostleship derives from vision rather than voice and discusses how hardship reveals value in health good rest and food.
The Palimpsest highlights Aden W. Auld at Brighton Iowa Midland Hotel 1904 05 whose daily hotel ledger features elaborate color drawings and portraits of Roosevelt and local figures. The original register was donated to the State Historical Society by Laban Fleak Cedar Falls. Readers are urged to consult local historical societies before discarding items with potential historical value.
A Midwest anecdote recalls equinox lore about equinoxial storms. Don Gormley, Harvard graduate and former Washington Evening Journal worker, learns the equinox cannot predict rain. He leaves believing he was fed a tall midwestern tall tale, on par with hoop snakes and snipe hunts.
Representative Morris Udall supports simplifying removal procedures for incompetent civil servants despite years of leading efforts to improve pay and conditions. White House aides and Civil Service Commission heads agree current hearings and appeals hinder firing. they warn red tape protects unproductive workers and harms agency effectiveness.
A collection of humorous anecdotes from the lonely widow in Los Angeles receiving roses, a dog’s antics during a violin lesson, Mark Twain quotation, a Norway burglary that ends in a dynamite mishap at Ryfoss, and a blonde requesting a light or heavy book while parked by her car.
A reader questions why a 19 year old brother and a 21 year old boyfriend received different sentences for burglary with the sister asking about fairness. The reply defends rehabilitation over punishment and cautions about values. A separate letter requests guidance after buying a mispressed Elton John record and guidance for a man with speech difficulties with his sister and Janet.
A column blending social musings on marriage and infidelity surveys, bird nest decoration debate, a tale of Hendrick Van Rign’s ankle breaking toast, crab shell detours, and superstition explanations. Includes quirky Q A about umpires, naval whistling, and newsroom etiquette from 1977.
In a B Jay Becker bridge problem West leads a diamond and East returns it, establishing West diamonds. South ducks the first diamond, but the declarer can guarantee ten tricks by playing the ace at trick one. East has at least one diamond honor, so if South cashes the diamond ace first the run cannot be blocked.
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