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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
4
A compact moral verse column urges reverence for divine laws and cautions nations and individuals against foolish conduct. It emphasizes learning from others, and defines ignorance as knowing little about what others know. The piece blends biblical reflection with a warning against self-delusion.
The piece compares World War I era safety razors with modern models, noting little real improvement beyond blade longevity. It contrasts complacent obsolescence claims with the stubborn durability of the original design. It also argues that solving social issues like urban slums requires know‑how, not more money, and laments that loving one’s neighbor is harder than reaching the moon.
Readers discuss local bob sleds and a farm auction find. Pat Tobin reports Betty Tobin from the Journal noticed an old bob sled stamped Made in Washington Iowa suggesting a potential local or side factory history. The item prompts questions about a possible Washington Iowa bob sled maker.
A new trend lowers retirement age to sixty, potentially creating career opportunities for younger men. Social Security data show one in five elderly persons works full or part time, and pension earnings limits have been raised and may rise further.
A pundit notes the moon landing proved we can achieve large goals with money time and manpower, while curing poverty remains elusive because we do not yet know how to apply resources effectively. Retirement poses a double edged issue between affluent early retirees and those facing inflation eroded incomes and limited work options.
A columnist recounts a speaker's tale on frogs and freedom. Dropping a frog in boiling water makes it jump away, but slowly warming water dulls resistance. The comparison targets how gradual loss of liberty under claims of security or progress breeds complacency and revolution.
UPI Almanac for December 15 1972 notes birthdays and historical events including the Bill of Rights going into effect in 1791 and Eichmann's execution in 1962. Local items praise bus driver Tony Harrison for 15 rain soaked miles to start his route. A White House dinner will honor Nixon cabinet members with Martha Mitchell and Walter J Hickel attending. Washington Iowa notices include publication details and rates.
A 22 year old mother of two asks Abby about seeking male companionship while her Air Force husband is away in Alaska for a year. Abby warns against such behavior and urges staying with friends until he returns. The second letter describes a 20 year marriage with an ongoing affair, and Abby advises ending the marriage if the husband will not cooperate.
The column surveys vocabulary trends, language usage, and curious facts from 1952 to 1972. It weighs the shrinking of everyday language, notes about coffee versus tea in Britain, old car nicknames, turkey sizes, and age-related birth trends while offering light quips and a columnist address in Fort Worth.
In a four hand bidding scenario with both sides vulnerable South reevaluates after a 1C 1D pass sequence. Hand 1 supports three notrump, hand 2 pushes three diamonds, hand 3 advances to four diamonds, hand 4 uses three clubs as a waiting cue to probe for a grand slam.
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