Washington Editorials: Thoughts on Government and Prayers
A Washington Iowa column from February 19 1973 muses on prayer and manners then shifts to commentary on a proposed state department of transportation noting a $35000 governor level salary, concerns over morale among top officials, and calls for a rational salary schedule based on duties. It references Sheaffer pens in a satirical aside about Vietnam treaty signing and World War II ink parity.
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Sheaffer
Little Vietnam
U.S
Lockheed
State Department of Transportation
Iowa
Double Dribble and the Equal Rights Idea
A columnist argues that ridicule of girls basketball reflects bias by public figures while asserting constitutional rights to silliness. He notes prejudice against women's sports, defends the spectacle as harmless, and cites equal protection to claim girls deserve the same view as boys.
State Salaries Mixed Up Cedar Rapids Gazette
A Cedar Rapids Gazette item reports confusion over state employee salaries linked to Governor Ray's administration. The piece notes salary figures or classifications seem mismatched across agencies, prompting questions about pay scales and budget allocations. Reforms or clarifications from state officials are implied but not detailed.
Citizens And Crime in Atlantic Could Cut Thefts Through Help
A discussion notes California’s anti burglary program reduced burglaries by 30 percent due to citizen participation. It urges Atlantic residents to cooperate with police by reporting suspicions to curb local thefts, stressing community attitude shapes crime levels. Authorities welcome citizen help.
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California
News-Telegraph
Atlantic
Delaneys Visit Haskins Guests In Iowa Town
Mrs Tom Delaney of Columbus Junction and Mrs Ivan Hartsock visited in recent days. A new girl, Pamela Nadine, born January 24 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, was named by the Hartsocks. Birthday dinner for Mrs John Goff at Wesley Showman home drew relatives from Muscatine Washington and South English.
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Ivan Hartsock Haskins
Tom Delaney
Columbus Junction
Floyd Carpenter
Ivan Hartsock
Harold Nicholson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Pamela Nadine
John Goff
Wesley Showman
South English
Goff
Geneva
Fred Goff
Donna
Muscatine
Richard Young
Scott
Washington
George Murpl
Earl McGraw
Davenport
Edgar Whetstine
Dean Zachs
Percy Skubal
Almanac Today February 19 1973 highlights events and birthdays
The Almanac notes February 19 1973 as the 50th day with 315 to follow. It lists Venus Mars and Jupiter as evening stars, Mercury and Saturn as evening planets, and Pisces as the zodiac for those born on this date. It recalls Sven Hedin born February 19, 1865 and historic items from 1922 1945 1964 1970. A thought for the day quotes William Gladstone on selfishness.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Sven Hedin
Ed Wynn
Iwo Jima
Pacific
Constantine
Paul
Detroit Tigers
Dennis McClain
Washington Evening Journal staff and rates notice
The Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder president and editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director. Subscription rates shown: by carrier 50 cents per week in town, 50 cents in retail area, mail options from 12 to 87 dollars yearly with various durations.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Five Hearts Fight In Bridge Match Between Blue Team And Dallas Aces
In a Blue Team versus Dallas Aces bridge match two tables featured divergent outcomes. At the first table North-South contract five hearts after a club lead, with a declarer finishing with only a spade and a trump loss. At the second table Jim Jacoby’s defense failed under a complex spade sequence, though a different trump play might have yielded a success. Garozzo and Forquet misfired on trumps, leaving the hand down despite a sophisticated line.
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Dallas Aces
West
Declarer
Garozzo
Forquet
South
Jim Jacoby
East
Jacoby
Depreciation and Odd Facts From L M Boyd Column
A collage of cost breakdowns for cars with depreciation leading, then quirky notes on JFK’s footwear, dolphin trained retrievals by the Navy, and survey bits on social clubs. Includes cheeky asides on marriage infidelity rates, cremation by funeral yachts, and trivia about perception between strangers. Copyright 1973 M Boyd.
Ear piercing a child refused when unwilling
Dear Abby reprints letters about ear piercing of frightened children. A department store piercer explains she now refuses to proceed unless the child submits willingly, while others compare circumcision and question hygienic rites. A reader seeks cigars George Burns smokes and a suitor’s dental neglect prompts blunt dating advice.
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Abby
Mommy
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