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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1972
Page
4
The Washington Iowa edition notes a religious thought on hunger for righteousness from Matthew 5 6 and mentions a misstep in a personal inspection of Christmas trees. It describes selecting a dry tree later found to have shed needles as it was transported from the lot to the Hotel Washington storage basement.
A couple quarrels over whether it is rain or sleet in winter air. They plan to consult Rudolph the weatherman, whose reliability is questioned after a past rescue from a flood and a dubious political label.
Bud and Bertha DeLa plan a holiday greeting from Minneapolis relatives. Their six year old Kimberly wants a flocked tree, so Bud locates a flocking service after a long search. He endures needles and flock dust on the trip home while Bertha styles the tree for a formal inspection.
A community note highlights John Warner, praised for mowing, snow shoveling, and a kind act for an elderly neighbor. After his conscientious service, she gave a card and a poinsettia, embodying the season's spirit of remembering others.
On this date in history figures and events illuminate the era. Washington resigned in 1783 ending his military service at Mount Vernon. 1928 NBC established coast to coast hookup. 1948 Tojo and war leaders were hanged in Tokyo. 1962 Castro prisoners began returning to Miami. Joseph Smith born on this date in 1805 and Thomas Wolfe reflected on mind and illness.
In a bridge setting from 1972 King Features Syndicate the West player can force the contract down by signaling the eight on the third trick. South, unaware of East West cards, risks two trump losers if West plays the eight early, leading to a down one contract. The killer eight dictates the defense.
A reader frets after reporting a dangerous dog to animal control and a mistaken pickup of a small dog. Abby confirms following laws and avoiding guilt. A second letter questions secrecy about a husband's card playing winnings and losses, with Abby agreeing both possibilities may apply.
Terence Hill draws attention for screen presence in Boot Hill opening at The State Theatre in Washington. Co stars Eli Wallach and Bud Spencer, with Hill drawing early comparisons to Clint Eastwood as a rugged Western figure.
A collage of observations on crime rates and immigrant myths, lead in hair, and the pace of technological progress from ancient times to moon missions. The page also features a Dear Abby column about hurtful remarks to unusually tall teens and a closing notice about Abby’s reply service.
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