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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
4
Washington Iowa readers are reminded in a Today Thought that salvation comes from the Lord, with reflections on joy in song. A humorous note discusses America’s favorite pet by numbers, revealing goldfish as the top choice at about 30 million dogs and more cats, while 60 million ornamental fish were bought last year.
The Honda Texas mayor sarcasm prompts a letter to President Carter asking for a list of people who refuse to work. He argues for federal aid on a $1 million civic center if unemployment qualifies, while noting local workers can’t afford the project and urging federal projects to favor job seekers.
A dramatic phrase notes architects covering faults with ivy as a witty or symbolic image. The line hints at humor about design flaws and nature reclaiming spaces, suggesting a light moment or quotation about architecture and gardens.
Jerry Voorhis recalls Helen Livingston of Claremont California a longtime Voorhis School staff member in San Dimas and later a Library of Congress expert on social security She taught music cooking and guidance to troubled boys and aided Congress with research becoming head of the Legislative Reference Service before retiring Sun was loved by his children and many colleagues
A reflective piece notes that civil rights are not free and are paid for in other ways such as delaying justice, privacy compromises, and harder crime fighting. It argues that valuing rights is political, with familiar quotes illustrating limits to natural rights and fist versus nose. The piece appears as a Washington Evening Journal public service feature from 1977.
In a six spade contract against B. Jay Becker, West leads the king of hearts. The best line avoids a club finesse and uses elimination via trumps and diamonds. By drawing trumps, cashing A K diamonds, and careful heart play, you can force East to yield all remaining tricks, assuming East holds the ten.
L M Boyd muses on gender roles in cooking and gardening while recounting zoo autopsies at Whipsnade where Mulunda the rhino died of a heart attack and Myrtle died from spinal injuries. The piece blends humorous notes on retirement, Bob and Ray, and historical dental practices with questions about athletic and civic life.
A Dear Barbara letter mocks reliance on mother to bail out awkward dates. Tim asks how to convince his father to fund a car purchase, with Doctor guidance to bring dad to the dealer and prove affordability. Maria seeks a school formal dress while family budget strains. A HEW study cites typical American heights and weights.
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