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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1975
Page
3
An editorial reflecting on 1974’s personal and global events. It laments failed expectations of history, notes personal bright spots, and criticizes the proliferation of college bowl games while hoping the new year brings improvement. It contrasts historians’ focus with everyday life milestones.
A Brighton reader, wife of a Jefferson County road worker, urges appreciation for county, city, and state highway crews who brave snow, long hours, and holiday shifts to keep roads safe. She notes late nights, calls, and dangers they endure while others stay warm at home.
A Washington Evening Journal piece urges care in donations amid a surge in US charitable giving. It notes $22 billion given last year and warns of charity abuses and racketeering. Readers are advised to verify groups with BBB, seek literature, avoid door to door pledges, and contact local authorities for legitimacy.
In the World Bridge Olympiad Sweden versus Italy, North South reached four spades in one line and six spades in another. Italian North South By Forquet and Garozzo reached six spades, with providence on their side as East held critical cards.
LM Boyd notes yawns tone mouth chest back and arms and may restore energy The Language man explains why grocers were called grossers The voice of the blue whale travels 100 miles underwater Denver holds half Coloradans A list ranks 25 worrisome life events and their personal impact Hero City refers to Leningrad Network trouble airs as worst TV segments Jupiter dwarfs all planets but still fits in a sack Mail address for M Boyd Fort Worth appears Copyright 1975 L. M. Boyd
Dear Abby answers readers on whether pantyhose require panties, advises ignoring a sister in law’s references to an affair, and guides a daughter facing a mother’s opposition to adopting a brown child. Abby urges politeness, boundaries, and open dialogue while upholding the family’s chosen path.
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