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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1973

Page

3

Editorials Thought For Today on Moon Race

The piece argues against declaring the end of manned moon missions and notes the Soviet Union and other nations could reach the moon or beyond. It cautions Americans not to abandon space exploration and contemplates future manned missions to Mars and Venus despite Apollo VII ending the U S program.

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Year End Inventory Cautions Homeowners on Hidden Wealth

A newspaper column urges homeowners to inventory goods yearly and estimate replacement costs. It recounts a northeast Iowa household auction where a modest home yielded over twenty three thousand dollars in antiques and valuables, showing many items were uninsured. The piece stresses the risk of uninsurable losses and inflation increasing value.

Hesiod Thought on Self and Labor in Hard Times

A quote notes Hesiod on working for one’s own good amid evil, stating a person pursues effort even when labor benefits others. The saying frames duty and self-reliance as central to enduring hardship.

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Professional Directory Listing

Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates attorneys listed with office at 112 South B and phone 653-2147. The entry states partners Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates and an Abstract Department in the firm.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Bustlines Do Not Reflect Immigrant Origins Or Posture

L M Boyd notes claims that Los Angeles Buffalo and Detroit have the largest bustlines among women and cites immigrant groups as a factor in Buffalo and Detroit. A bone specialist suggests improving posture by adjusting the rear view mirror to force sitting upright, while Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley are recalled in a humorous office anecdote with a sign painter. Copyright 1972 L. M. Boyd

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Almanac Highlights From January 2 History

On January 2 1973 Almanac notes notable events including George Wolff born 1727 recognition as Quebec hero, Continental soldiers raising Washingtons first flag in 1776 at Cambridge, Port Arthur surrender in 1905 Russo Japanese War, Moscow Radio space milestone in 1959 and Dr Christian Barnard performing his second heart transplant in 1968 with patient Philip Blaiberg.

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Washington Evening Journal strives for accuracy in daily edition

The record shows a 1973 Washington Iowa newspaper issue with staff and circulation details. It lists editors, managers, and departments, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail in various areas. The text confirms standard publication practices and affiliations with press associations.

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