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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1973
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the power of words and religious text. It notes Jesus Christ reveals God's will and love while humorously remarking the government once lived within its income. It also offers sayings about happiness and duties.
A Southern Economic Association list gives conduct rules for educators and officials when speaking to journalists. The piece notes a St Boniface church organ bought in 1882 for 2600 dollars that has surged to about 70000, a 2800 percent gain over ninety years, while a repair estimate from organ expert Mr Hanson of Iowa City places replacement between 60000 and 70000 dollars.
The piece compares 18th century American governance with modern times noting Washington ran the country for 583 an hour, versus today’s 28 million an hour, highlighting unpaid minutemen then and costly modern military and government expenses. It concludes Washington appears on the dollar instead of the G note.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture notes that if farm-product costs rose at the same rate as a mid sized tractor over the last twenty years, current prices would be eggs at 3.28 per dozen, chicken 83.10 per pound, milk 1.94 per gallon, and round steak 4.05 per pound.
A reader questions a Tuesday article on the All-Sports Banquet saying tickets sold for six dollars and included meals for all athletic team members. The writer argues girls athletes may have been excluded and suggests renaming to Boys' All-Sports Banquet if not an error.
Almanac notes today in history. Houdini born 1874. Mormon Church founded 1830. North Pole reach 1909. NYC trolley ends 1957. riots after MLK assassination in 1968. Hesiod quote and sports booster plea included. Manchester tale: Harry Taylor retired to stock market, leaves $1.2 million estate.
The University of Iowa College of Engineering hosts a free two day open house with 36 exhibits including a concrete canoe, handwriting analysis and an exploding balloon demo. Parking is free west of the library and attendees can take home a souvenir ashtray made on site.
The article analyzes a bridge hand where South must decide how to play spades after a heart lead. It contrasts a line where East ducks the deuce to mislead declarer with the correct play of ducking the ace, showing how to maximize declarer errors and preserve four spade tricks.
Public column by L. M. Boyd packed with quips on Swift irony wild camels future fashion gaslight hues and ethnic earnings noting a 1973 copyright and Fort Worth mailbox. It riffs on cynicism sentimentality and social trends with satirical bite.
Dear Abby column recounts how Albert, a compulsive overeater, found help with Overeaters Anonymous, losing weight and regaining finances and marriage. Readers advised to contact OA chapters. Ohio reader asks about spouse’s fixed morning routine and Abby suggests evaluating sleep needs.
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