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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal weighs spiritual merit against worldly virtue citing Matthew 5 20 and notes that true righteousness surpasses ordinary goodness At Christmas a gifted child has four grandparents The piece also laments that government checks are outrunning balances in a light editorial tone.
Dunninger and Houdini, early 20th century stage magicians, are described as rivals for greatest. Houdini shines as an escape artist while Dunninger excels as a mind reader.
The piece argues that eye witness accounts differ and that allied and official bodies will shield themselves. It notes world headlines favoring American casualties while attributing greater leniency to enemy actions and questions media framing of atrocity stories during the Vietnam conflict. It also references pollution debates connected to jet exhausts and aviation safety concerns.
A letter to the Journal proposes a $1 gift membership in the Washington County Historical Society. It outlines society aims to promote local history through publications and programs, notes events, interviews, and plans for a county museum card file. Send $1 to secretary treasurer John Owen, Box 89, Washington, Iowa 52353.
Dear Abby is asked for ten dos and don ts to win back a husband who is distant and uncommunicative. A reader ages 26 with two children wants guidance, while Abby cautions that there are no universal rules and urges direct communication, addressing possible physical or emotional issues without shaming.
In a 1964 French open pair deal, South reached six spades but only one declarer made it. The winning line is to ruff the opening heart, draw trumps twice, then play a low club to dummy, forcing West's choice between unsafe discards or allowing the slam. Preserve the heart ace until the right moment.
Harmony Club held its annual Christmas party and cooperative supper at the Schooley home with twelve members and four guests. A short business meeting opened by President Mrs Rex Widmer followed a Bingo entertain ment and a door prize drawing. Santa delivered gifts and a pot luck supper is planned for January 12 at Mrs Rex Widmer’s home.
A collage of quips and facts by L. M. Boyd covers topics from homeschoolers and divorce risk to the cost of a honeymoon and a Traverse City barber. It notes a Rutgers doctor on female craving for excitement, a Kentucky law on furniture moving, and a statistic about cigar smoking gender differences. The column ends inviting readers to send questions for future installments.
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