Scout money found after 12 feet Moose Lake dive
Lee Reinders of Janesville lost 213 dollars and a fishing license on a Boy Scout canoe trip near Ely. Decorah Iowa diver Decorah found the soaked billfold and returned the money to Reinders via Dynes. Canadian border plans were imminent when the cash was recovered.
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ELY, Minn
UPI
Lee Reinders
Canada
Scout
St. Wiliams Parish
Janesville
Wis
Terry Dynes
Decorah
Towa
Mark
Moose Lake
Ely
Dynes
Laural Bennett
Iowa
Reinders
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
God of the Impossible and Civic Duty Heads Up
Washington Iowa editorials affirm faith in a God of the impossible while urging civic responsibility. A joking note about a cemetery registration promises free burial if a Labor Day auto crash involves alcohol or drugs, with hazy details about what “bury you free” includes.
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Littie
The New Sewage Disposal
The essay argues treated city sewage could become a marketable fertilizer, noting public revulsion may fade as recycling of waste becomes accepted. It cites experiments in multiple states, the aim to develop cheap safe methods, and foresees plants producing marketable products rather than pollutants.
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O.k
Cemetery promotes Labor Day weekend sale of drugs ad
A Virginia private cemetery advertising a Labor Day weekend special proposition promoted by newspaper TV and radio warns of the terrible effects of drugs and alcohol. The effort drew reactions as an ad man friend debated laughs versus sighs at the promotion.
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Virginia
What Not To Expect An American in Europe
An observer notes that Americans abroad face stereotypes from both sides. Europeans question and scrutinize travelers while Americans are seen as loud, arrogant, or close minded. The piece argues Europeans wish for money and hospitality but not flattery or claims of moral superiority.
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Europe
China
Soviet Union
Des Moines
Indianapolis
New York
Surprise wedding honeymoon trip planned by Wallasey father
John Tranfield surprised his son Nick and new daughter in law Maria by booking them a hotel stay for their honeymoon in Wallasey. A train of coaches carried Nick's father and mother, aunts, uncles, and friends as the newlyweds and relatives set off. Maria said the plan was a happy shock and typical of Nick's fun loving dad.
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Wallasey
England
UPI
John Tranfield
Nick
Maria
Washington Evening Journal roster and rates notice
Washington Evening Journal announces staff roles and publication details for August 22 1973. Includes publisher president David Elder editor and business manager, executive staff, and advertising heads. Subscription rates listed for in state and out of state addresses with weekly and yearly options.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Sdnesday
Tele
North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon 4 Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Washington A
Extraordinary safety play in four notrump bridge contract
South in four notrump faces a heart lead. East wins ace, returns nine, declarer wins jack. Diamond lead follows, safety play yields seven diamonds if finesse works, but finessing jack loses. The super safety plan requires South to duck the first diamond to cover all divisions, ensuring contract regardless of distribution. West can hinder by signaling queen on first diamond. South must duck to meet obligation 100 percent.
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Declarer
South
West
East
Classy Lingo From 1912 Lingers In Modern Speech
A concise look at street slang from 1912 with phrases like Beat it and Fussed and its lasting echo in today’s language. The piece also notes rising personal bankruptcies due to medical expenses and includes a quip about New York City’s Tenderloin district from Capt. A. S. Williams.
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New York City Police
A. S. Williams
West 30Th Street
M. Bord
Almanac highlights for August 22, 1973
Today is Wednesday August 22, the 234th day of 1973 with 131 to follow. The moon wanes between last quarter and new phase. Mercury Mars Saturn are morning stars. Venus Jupiter evening stars. Born on this date under Leo include Claude Debussy born 1862. In history Mona Lisa stolen 1911. recovered four months later. Nazi troops near Leningrad 1941. Pope Paul VI welcomed in Bogota 1968, first papal trip to Latin America.
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United Press International
Venus
Jupiter
Claude Debussy
Louvre Museum
Paris
Leningrad
Russia
Paul
Bogota
Colombia
Latin America
Dear Abby advice column questions on marriage and family
A sequence of Dear Abby letters and responses cover seeking a wealthy, educated wife, handling in-laws over land gifts on a highway, and a military husband’s lack of communication. Abby advises for realistic expectations, independence, and steady, cheerful correspondence to preserve relationships and safety for children.
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Abby
Missouri
Tom
The Dropout Living Off the Wilderness
A feature explores the challenges of adapting to a sparse life in the wild, detailing practical adjustments, daily routines, and the mental shift required to sustain independence away from society.
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