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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1974
Page
3
Editorial reminiscences highlight faith and community figures, notably banker Lee Holland. A tale of Harold Wehr’s near collision ends in an unlikely bond. A desert parable warns to heed notices, urging readers to notice and respond to notices.
Almanac notes date Saturday December 21 1974 as the 355th day of the year with ten to follow. It lists celestial positions Mars Saturn Venus Jupiter Mercury and marks Stalin born in 1879 along with Plymouth landing 1620 Nevada six week divorces 1942 and Apollo 8 launch 1968. A thought from poet Richard Trench closes.
Centerville editorial cites a change in thinking and includes a quoted remark attributed to a local father. The piece reflects community views and notes the influence of that individual's perspective on current discussions.
A husband gives his wife an electric blanket for Christmas to warm her on a cold night. She agrees to sleep under it but secretly bakes a ham all night. He wakes to a baking smell and anxiously asks if she is all right.
An excerpt describes the custom of sandal transfer in Israel signaling a purchase. The buyer proclaims to witnesses that he has acquired the property of Elimelech Chilton Mahlon from Naomi and Ruth the Moabitess, marking the transaction in public.
United Press International leased wire report lists subscription rates. Carrier in Washington area charges 8240 per month, towns in the Washington retail area 200 per month, mail in Iowa 14.00 per year, and mail outside Iowa 180 per year. Officials named include David Elder president and William Shannon vice president and advertising director with Charles Morris managing editor and Robert Luther production head.
Abigail Van Buren offers readers three questions about marriage and family dynamic. Topics include cosmetic procedures secret before a wedding, handling stepchildren, and social missteps at a wedding reception. The editorial tone mirrors classic Dear Abby guidance with blunt, practical recommendations.
North leads spade seven and defense steers declarer from nine tricks to a down one. East can force a break by playing nine over eight, diamond misdirection then spade net. Even with East misplay, unusual later defense keeps declarer from nine. A highly unorthodox, skillful hand.
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