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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1975
Page
4
Editorial notes urge spiritual fellowship through the Spirit with a Bible verse from Ephesians 2 22. The piece offers a rule for public speakers warning that after forty minutes nothing meaningful can be said and comments on gossip origins and personal accountability.
A column blends National Bicentennial thoughts with a Bio-Gas of Colorado project near Greeley to convert 1650 tons of cow manure daily into methane. The process uses a slurry reactor, solar heating, and anaerobic digestion to yield 70 percent methane and 30 percent carbon dioxide, supplying 8 to 12 percent of U S natural gas needs at about half the cost of coal gas.
The Almanac lists notable historical events and birthdays for January 7 1975. Millard Fillmore born 1800 is noted along with events from 1789 1927 1972 and 1973. A thought of the day by Andre Maurois closes the item.
A readable fragment from The Washington Evening Journal notes a religious heritage feature discussing the creation narrative. It references God establishing heaven and earth, the seas, and humanity, with a reflective voice about joy in God’s works and the world. The item lists publication details and subscription rates for Washington, Iowa.
A reader argues for wider restrooms for wheelchairs and jokes about gates, Abby replies that humor helps and urges more accessible public design. A single woman rebuts Abby’s stance on being single, noting that divorcees can seek social activity if desired. Another writer in Victoria voices a clingy friend issue. Abby counsels setting boundaries and ending constant contact to regain freedom.
A fragmented bridge excerpt shows West leading clubs against three notrump. East wins with the ace, returns a club to declarer's king, and the play may yield four club tricks and the ace of diamonds. If a spade is discarded, four spades become possible.
The article notes African honeybees are highly dangerous when swarms attack, with possible spread to South America and future appearance in the local area. It also references Woody Hayes’s storied coaching career, distorted notes on crime slang, and miscellaneous observations about animals, history, and pop culture from M. Boyd.
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