July 26, 1977, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern
The blog features photos like this from time to time, meant as a change of pace or a mood or thought provoking piece. Newspapers of the day were famous for letting their staff photographers let loose to pad their portfolios with shots like this. Plus, they provided a much-needed slush pile on a slow news day. When the annual awards came, it was often photos like this that commanded the respect of the juries who doled out the prizes. And, they were often the favorites of the readership, as well.
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