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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1971
Page
4
A Washington Iowa editorial on December 4 1971 highlights Psalm 119 142 about righteousness and truth. The piece links Godly virtues to moral character and integrity for men.
A couple argues over the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball opener as a radio and TV clash disrupts viewing. The man knocks over a radio during a late night, leaving the game unresolved until morning with reports in the paper.
Mrs Charley Harley of 32114 West Jefferson lauds the postal department after a Christmas card mailed from Troon Scotland on October 20, 1971, eventually reached Keota Iowa via Prestwick Air Force Base and Ely Minnesota before finding her son Dwight’s family. The eight cent stamp is cited as the reason for the delay and the postal workers’ diligence.
Grandchildren who had chicken pox crafted turkey favors for the Thanksgiving table and then made nineteen favors for patients in the Extended Care unit. The project kept them indoors and entertained while recovering, and the author and family felt the gifts gave a boost to the patients and the family heartened by the table display.
In a team match two tables produced rare results as South opened spades and West doubled, then North jumped to four spades and East doubled. South won two overtricks, drew trumps, and discarded two hearts on diamonds for 1190 points. East's double was criticized for misreading the hand.
Publication information for The Washington Evening Journal includes address 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 with offices Elder Shannon Co Inc. listing staff such as David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris managing editor and Robert Shaffer local advertising manager. Subscription rates shown include 50c weekly in Washington 40c in surrounding towns 12 per year 6 months 15 per year 8 6 months for Washington route 14 per year 7.50 6 months for outside Iowa.
Army reforms raise private pay to 268.50 a month with potential rapid promotions to 324.50 within a year and free room and board. Five day work week, eliminated reveille, improved living conditions, dining options, expanded recreation, and flexible post assignments aim to attract volunteers. Sergeant Manley L. Bickford notes postings can be chosen domestically or abroad, with Europe and Hawaii often available.
A column by L M Boyd collects era lines on Pearl Harbor rhetoric praise the Lord and pass the ammo and a 1971 reflection on promises in the Army. It touches on Frank Loesser songs, gender survey findings, eye care habits, and a Twain anecdote.
Dear Abby counsels a 14 year marriage crisis, urging a forgiving attitude and time to heal, as the wife struggles with bitterness after her husband briefly sought a divorce. The column also covers readers on sexism, table manners, and relationship advice for a college student and a New Jersey woman.
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