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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
4
The piece urges self scrutiny over blaming others when delinquency is charged. It notes how asking many people yields advice aligned with one’s own plan and warns that talking too much often happens quickly, quoting Mark 14:19 to frame reflection.
The writer extols National Library Week and the library as a cheerful quiet public space. He recalls finding a book unread for a decade, reflecting on shelves full of timeless works and the patience of readers who will someday pick them. He recalls Widener Library and Moby Dick to illustrate enduring intellectual riches.
An Associated Press report notes a growing number of judges nationwide trialing alternatives to jail for various crimes. Sentences favor community service, restitution, and supervision to fit the offense while preserving public safety and rehabilitation goals.
State schools chief Wilson Riles unveils an $85 million program to revolutionize early childhood education. The plan aims to allow 3 year olds into public schools, reduce class sizes, and involve parents as aides while focusing on reading and math through nongraded, multi age instruction. Governors and lawmakers debate delaying the 3 year old entry to two years.
South and partner face five hands with varying strength in a three no trump or spade bids. For each hand, the proposed bids include pass three spades double and four clubs as slam try, guided by distribution and inferred weaknesses from East’s overcall and potential partner support. The notes explain rationale for each action and the expected follow ups.
A collage of trivia and reader questions features injury statistics by body part, mentions the Texas Rangers, color patterns, silent resorts in Switzerland, riot law, and public nudity questions. It also covers golf versus bowling odds, laundry tips, porcupine quill counts, age lying by public figures, and jewelry in marriages.
A reader asks how much a daughter owes her mother after alimony and child support. Abby advises the doubtful daughter to speak openly, suggesting she might confront her mother about the guilt and life direction. Another reader seeks guidance after a coworker wedding snub, with Abby recommending letting the hurt slide and moving on.
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