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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1974
Page
4
A collection of opinions contrasts religious, political, and personal maxims with a skeptical view of eastern media and national economic pessimism. It notes a Cedar Rapids area unemployment rate of 1.6 percent despite headlines claiming rising joblessness and questions the impact of sensational reporting on public mood.
The Washington tidal basin incident led to pressure for Wilbur Mills 65 to resign his seat. He faced continued scrutiny after another public stumble in Boston with a stripper, claiming medication made him drink and joking of burlesque. Critics urge resignation to preserve the party’s credibility and effective conservative voice.
Almanac notes mark Milton born on this date in 1608 along with Kirk Douglas Broderick Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Noah Webster founded the American Minerva in 1793. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Wilson in 1920. Bunche died in 1971. Other items include Christmas Seals sale in 1907. Wilbur's political image and Mills referenced in satire.
A collage of questions and quips notes January’s higher divorce rate as scholars link holiday strains with strained marriages. It cites social habits, party effects, and a hostel sign on cultural behavior. Observations touch on sports personalities, Congress, science, media, and notable suicides, weaving cultural trivia with commentary.
In the 1972 World Bridge Olympiad US faced Japan. A crucial six level contract was misdefended by Japan, while the US bid sequence featured Stayman and a keen heart singleton. Soloway's six with US defense help yielded 480. Had the Japanese declarer guessed differently, the slam could have succeeded for 980.
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