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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa August 22 1972 editorial note discusses Philippians 3 10 about knowing Christ and sharing in his sufferings plus a lawyer remark about a secretary balancing hours and breaks. The fragmentary page combines religious reflection with a quip on workplace performance.
Readers note a shift from slow pacing to sharp, action filled play as fans claim baseball now resembles chess like speed and suspense. The piece mocks nostalgia while praising modern rapid moves and tense moments that grip viewers.
Rod Riggs reports new parents mailed a clever birth note reading Isaiah 9 6 signed by their names. Friends puzzled by the verse misreading the newborn Isaiah name question arises.
In Kewanee Illinois a 25 year old survey finds seven of twelve McGovern baptismes will vote Nixon three support McGovern two undecided. The piece mocks press curiosity about a candidate’s private life and past connections while noting the scandal stirs public interest and media scrutiny.
Virginia Batterson writes after spotting a sewer construction photo in the Journal and recalling a 1958 Epworth cave in death. She questions safety measures and cribbing on such projects, noting similar incidents in Washington Iowa.
A reader praises Adel Iowa merchants for flag displays around the square noting recent renovations to Schoonover Winga Jarvis and other buildings. The writer urges all merchants to fly the flag daily, cites Central Park as an example, and asks why The Journal doesn't fly one, listing fourPossible reasons.
Bridge column explains a four hearts contract where finessing diamonds loses. Best line shows taking the diamond ace first and testing clubs to make four hearts, with trumps 2-2 or 3-1 and clubs 3-3 or 4-2. Readers are urged to avoid diamond finessing and read a low club from dummy at trick two.
A reader proposes a baby-sitters union after detailing low pay for sitters who care for multiple children. Abby replies there is no need to edit the letter and confirms the issue of fair pay and duties. The column also includes letters about parental departure causing distress, and a grandfather’s concern over a child flying alone. A Houston item notes a pet lion’s medical case involving swallowed items.
LM. BOYD quotes Julia Child on dining rooms as waste space and says she feeds family in the kitchen. A quirky column includes odd trivia on tall girls, horse racing slang morning glory, Humptulips myth, August writer births, and a note about Walter Cronkite and Evil Knievel, ending with a contact address.
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