Not as though I had already attained
Washington Iowa daily editorial reflects on Philippians 3 12 urging readers to press on pursuing spiritual growth and keep their growing edge to life on this Saturday December 30 1972 edition.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1972
Page
4
A Christmas Roundup of Family Fun and Light Humor
A warm holiday note recalls grandchildren, gift piles, and tape recordings of witty sayings. Anecdotes follow about forgetful husbands, gardeners and radishes, small children dialogue, and quips from newspapers and comic miscellany, all sharing cheerful family moments.
Dear Abby Advice Columns on Sympathy and Photography
A reader asks how to handle unwanted attention from a grieving neighbor who misreads kindness. Abby advises giving him another chance but setting boundaries if behavior repeats. A teen photographer debates street portraits and safety. Abby suggests focusing on broader subjects. A Duluth reader seeks tactful critiques of a husband’s art. Abby notes it’s her daughter’s home and problem, urging calm boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
P. S
van Gogh
Duluth
Random Bits From Across The Nation And A Codfish Toast
A patchwork of quirky stats and quotes spans weekly life from shopping Saturdays to marriage odds. Surveys show 208 college women averaging 2.5 proposals. parishioners cite reasons for church attendance. and a language expert weighs child language pace. The National Geographic Society contends the codfish shaped history more than other sea creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Vanishing Trick in a Six Hearts Contract
In six hearts with West as dealer and to lead diamonds, the defense singles out a singleton diamond. The line proposed wins all but one club trick by cross ruffing through dummy and handling discards, eventually forcing West to yield clubs and lose only one diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Panic and duty after hit and run in 1972 ABA feature
A 1972 public service piece by Will Bernard explains the hit and run law and the role of panic. It cites Russell's failed attempt to help after an accident and contrasts it with a case where lack of knowledge freed a driver, stressing stopping and aiding as essential duties.
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Russell
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Will Bernard
December 30 1972 World History and Births Note
On this date in history the United States bought 45 000 square miles of land south of the Gila River from Mexico for 10 million dollars. British novelist Rudyard Kipling was born December 30 1865. The Moon is between last quarter and new phase. Morning stars Mercury Venus and Mars. Evening stars Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under Capricorn.
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Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Rudyard Kipling
United States
Gila River
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
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