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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
4
LRA report notes Vida Blue of Oakland, with 22 wins and six losses, suffered a 1-0 defeat as New York edged Oakland. Despite the loss, Blue dominated with five hits and one run allowed, while his offense stifled, leaving him with a rare no help from teammates.
A column mix covers football emphasis in schools, shifts from match to medal golf play, a watermelon seed spitting contest, and quirky stats on average can openings. It notes TV-driven sports trends, civic events in Washington Park, and humorous anecdotes from New Jersey to Hamburg, ending with global crime and labor notes.
Becker analyzes four hands after a One Diamond opening and Two Diamonds response. Three notrump or spade options face risk, while three clubs signals potential nt or diamonds and four notrump advances toward a Blackwood inquiry for a possible slam.
United Press International marks Friday August 27 1971 the 239th day of the year with celestial noting Saturn Venus Mercury by day and Mars Jupiter Venus by night. It lists Virgo birth sign and Lyndon B Johnson born August 27 1908. Historical items recall Titusville oil well 1859 Kellogg Briand Pact 1928 and Nazi Poland moves 1939 and the Sheppton mine rescue 1963.
The Washington Evening Journal is published in Washington Iowa with daily editions Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. It lists staff roles including David Elder president and editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director and Charles Morris managing editor. Subscription rates: carrier Washington area 50c weekly. mail Iowa excluding headquarters route 12 per year. Washington headquarters route 15 per year. outside town 14 per year.
A reader asks how to handle jealousy over a neighborly woman who wins favors from her husband. Abby advises confronting husbands about crossing boundaries and setting limits on neighborly help. Additional letters address a sister-in-law asking to be walked down the aisle and dieting guests at meetings with dessert.
Delmar Shaffer and family enjoyed a weekend vacation and sightseeing tour in the St. Louis area. Marlin Yoder of Iowa City underwent major surgery at Mercy hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday. Clark Brenneman and wife left for a vacation through the Black Hills Badlands Yellowstone and Salt Lake City. John David Miller and family visited Wellman hosts in Kalona with other relatives.
Senator Fred R. Harris criticized the U.S. administration for delaying and inaction in South Vietnam. He said the slowed effort makes the election appear a farce and implies the government is not serious about pressing for a fair vote, warning that in October the situation could become worse.
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