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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1973
Page
4
Dear Abby columns recount a wife who locked out her husband after his affair and pregnancy of a classmate, advising to swallow pride and try reconciliation. A second letter from Charlie in Rome condemns neglectful parenting and loneliness, urging personal responsibility and offering Abby’s booklet.
This column blends a Christmas message with local criticism of road work. The writer cites Luke's gospel and urges heartfelt faith, then condemns state and county road repairs on Route 78 between 218 and nearby routes describing patchwork that worsens travel. A suggested detour via the Mt. Union blacktop and Wyman route is offered.
A casual column riffs on increasing indoor flies as summer fades. It notes flies seem more intent on invading interiors and shares three clipped rhymes about bugs and mischief, including lines about swatting mosquitos and bites.
An excerpt from a colonial will shows a husband bequeathing his widow Elizabeth Burbank a share of the dwelling and cellar, plus annual provisions including port, beef, cider, corn, wheat, malt, salt, wool, flax, firewood, sugar, rum, shoes, tobacco, and other items, plus a horse and a cow and lifelong care by the executor.
The Winfield Beacon quotes Gordon Glenn criticizing the stretch of Highway 78 from 218 to Winfield as frequently used for trips toward Mt. Pleasant. The column expresses local frustration with the roadway.
Nearly 50 million Americans participate in fishing, ranking behind swimming picnicking and pleasure walking. A University of Michigan study notes fishing offers escape and achievement, driving a one third rise in two decades as reservoir acreage expands to about 12 million acres by 1970.
AMA warns there is no magic in dieting as Atkins type plans may be dangerous. Dr White cites rapid water loss and potential heart kidney and gout risks from high fat protein regimens while urging caution and scientific backing.
In a 1973 world championship playoff, Curt Smith’s team defeated five hearts doubled at one table while five spades doubled at another, costing the author’s team 1700 points after a doubled five spades contract and a bungled defense.
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