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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
6
Washington Iowa journal notes a devotional thought made from a Bible verse about digesting God’s word for happiness. A brief item mentions Old Threshers Cook Books selling quickly and being restocked, not likely before Saturday.
A native notes the town as the center of everything and bullheaded pride frames the County Fair. Each year the fair, though modest in size, engages a large portion of the local community and offers something for almost all residents.
A Punch satire lists fifty reasons to love Americans noting traits such as greeting people by name, avoiding titles after names, simplifying social rituals, introducing the concept of the supermarket, hosting universities that teach salesmanship, and building Las Vegas as a warning to themselves and to others.
A long absurd tale follows a fox waking after 2500 years to shop in a modern market. He distrusts prices and products, declaring environmental and health fears at every counter from eggs to meat. The satire ends warning that life’s necessities can kill you.
Almanac entry for Thursday August 2 1973 notes the date as the 214th day with 151 remaining. minor historical benchmarks include 1858 Boston and New York street letter boxes, 1934 Hitler declares absolute dictatorship, 1968 Manila earthquake with 307 dead, and 1971 Apollo 15 lift off. Marion Crawford born on this date.
Mark Spitz will stop appearing in California Milk Advisory Board TV commercials. The board plans to rotate other personalities into a 4 million yearly promotion while Spitz, who chose to withdraw from a 30000 dollar contract, felt oversaturation from frequent ads.
The Washington Evening Journ of Washington Iowa prints its 1973 masthead and subscription rates. The issue lists staff positions led by David Elder and William Shannon with Charles Morris as managing editor and Robert Shaffer as local advertising manager. Subscription prices are shown for in town and mail customers, including Washington area rates and outside Iowa.
South in four hearts faces a diamond lead and must decide on a safety play. By leading low after the jack appears and avoiding an early king, he limits trump losers to one, ensuring the contract if East holds the queen singleton or a doubleton. The adjusted play saves 30 points to secure the contract rather than risk an overtrick.
A collage of curiosities notes that wines were early gargles with mint or herbs, cites etymology from gar gouille meaning throat, and recounts doctors and security rules, week day superstitions, famous bachelors, malpractice locales, jewel tones for hair, eye recovery times, and old fashion clothing names.
Readers seek guidance on resisting a nude portrait using a beach photo, interpreting hand signs, and trust issues at a work party. Abby’s replies advise avoiding exposure, learning sign language to retort, and noting shared responsibility for the misunderstanding.
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