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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition notes a devotional line from Matthew 15 28 about faith and answered prayer. It reflects editorial musings on faith healing for a daughter and the discouragement of mistakes. It also comments on rising air pollution and heavier snow this year, contrasting past conditions.
Iowa State Senator Warren Curtis argues the 1972 election signals public support for bringing back Bingo via non profit sponsorship at fairs and similar events. He believes pari mutuel betting at race tracks will not be debated this session and may be deferred to an interim study committee.
A discussion notes that Congress accuses Nixon of cutting spending while budgeting remains vague on revenue sources. The piece urges linking appropriations with revenue, proposing budget ceilings and shifted priorities like defense cuts and social spending. It calls for aligning appropriations with revenue and tying committees like Appropriations and Ways and Means to restore order.
A letter requests the current addresses of Jerry Ray Wagner born January 8 1935 and Janet Mary Wagner born March 10 1983 from Washington Iowa. It notes their parents Walter Bernard Wagner and Martha Ella Teeters divorced early, and asks readers to provide contact information.
A reader reflects on POWs returning home and credits God over political figures, urging continued prayer for lasting peace. The letter questions if the war is truly over and calls for forgiveness for humanity's greed and hatred that cause conflict.
February activities at Mother Cabrini Church include the Altar and Rosary society meeting under Vice President Mrs. Tom Stewart, Rubio Ladies Quilting Club noon dinner at the Community building, and a card party by the Young Marrieds with 75 attendees. Birthdays honored for Karen Morgan and Lola Palmer with gifts, plus a social at Mrs. Howard Adrian’s home.
The entry lists February 16, 1973 as the date, notes the moon phase and visible planets, and mentions Katherine Cornell's birth on this date in 1898. It also recalls Floyd Collins being found dead in 1925 at Cave City, Kentucky after 18 days trapped. It provides Washington Evening Journal details and subscription rates.
Five hands with described distributions explore optimal responses after partner opens club. For three notrump, prefer one heart, then one spade, two spades, or two hearts in order, to maximize chance of a major suit fit and potential slam.
A digest of curious notes spans beaver dam labor mystery and beaver gender, a hotdog origin tale crediting Anton Feuchtwanger, star distance cost jokes, and a hairpiece sales boost. The column closes with reader mail and a copyright notice to L M Boyd Fort Worth.
Dear Abby letters from 1973 debate bathing frequency with humorous anecdotes and confessional remarks. Readers mock the columnist while sharing personal views on cleanliness, soap, and personal care in a lively exchange.
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