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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
4
Washington editorial reflects on forgiveness from Acts 8 22 and a humorous home scene. A mother imitates her daughter's eye bulging and learns a painful lesson when she sprains her eyeball, visiting an optometrist for the surprising diagnosis.
A local dealer sold a used car promising 100000 miles but a buyer later found only 75000 miles when serviced. The customer demanded honesty and warned of a return if the car did not meet the six figure claim, reflecting skepticism about dealer assurances.
A personal reminiscence recalls Bacon White’s daring air show stunt forty years ago. He clung to a wing and then to the axle, the parachute snagging on the plane, yet he survived a hard ground impact with no broken bones. The tale sits beside memories of 1943 football drama at Fairfield.
Blondes may display more passion on screen than brunettes according to Alfred Hitchcock. An oil man returning from Iran notes superstition forbids commenting on an infant’s eye color. Humorous shop workers and salesmen are discussed, while football and rodeo injuries are compared. A critic on dope and drink, tricksters, and a compulsive swindler profile frame a column on human quirks and society.
A bridge column discusses a hand where standard finessing fails. Declarer should lead a low club to the ace and return, establishing nine tricks regardless of club division or king queen placement, showing why relying on general rules can mislead.
Catherine May Bedell, the first woman to chair the Tariff Commission, urged Congress for a $300,000 budget increase to a $5 million total. She outlined four major investigations in line with Senate Finance requests, including multinational firms and uniform customs standards, while noting delays due to workload. Bedell, 57, previously taught in Yakima, served six years in Washington state legislature, and was elected to the U.S. House in 1958, serving until 1970.
Dear Abby advises a small town pastor facing an emotional affair with a church member. Options include repairing the marriage with counseling, transferring, or divorce with remarriage. Abby also chides a frustrated wife to speak up and ends with contact details for replies or further guidance.
UPI Almanac for Saturday August 7 1971 recalls key events from 1782 creation of the Purple Heart to 1942 Guadalcanal landing, 1962 Kennedy family birth in the White House, 1964 Turkish attack on Cyprus, and notable birthdays including Ralph Bunche. It also notes astrological signs for the day and a Britt humorist quote.
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