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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1971
Page
5
An assorted collection of quips questions and anecdotes. The piece riffs on animal migration myths skin based sales claims darting accuracy pregnancy effects temperamental traits driving misfortune and insurance tailgaters ending with a regional exasperated bite. The tone is breezy observational humor.
Reader questions span a damaged eardrum bill splitting after an accidental kiss, a wife’s electric blanket caused foot dryness, a teen’s plea for simple meals, and Abby’s lighthearted guidance. The column urges practical care, humor, and domestic fixes while inviting a booklet offer.
In a Washington Evening Journal puzzle note from April 6 1971 a bridge expert analyzes a hand where West leads hearts and the defense weaves a path to beat South. The piece weighs whether South should sacrifice on clubs or dummy to secure winning chances, highlighting misread signals and the danger of overestimating the dummy’s tricks.
World Health Day highlights diabetes with the 1921 insulin discovery by Banting and Best. Dr. Charles Best, honorary president of the American Diabetes Association, reflects on advances and ongoing challenges. WHO cautions about neglect, while about 30 million globally live with diabetes, many without access to modern medicine.
The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Town Inc offers therapy treatments fitting of artificial limbs rehabilitation training and help in purchasing orthopedic equipment. Co chairmen Margi Marek and Helen Peiffer urge residents to send their campaign envelopes to support services for physically disabled people.
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