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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1973
Page
3
A devotional note urges praise to God and a renewal of song as redeemed individuals. It cites Psalm 149 and Confucius to contrast humility and duty, concluding with a wry reflection on leadership where a good boss accepts more blame than credit.
A surprising playoff game between Washington D C and Dallas Texas ends with the Indians prevailing over both teams. The victory marks a rare win for the Indians in this matchup, contrasting with the expected outcome.
A Saturday drive down South Iowa Avenue ends in a slip to near Van Buren Street as ice remains after graders smoothed snow. The piece urges more snow to roughen the surface and notes residents can call the Journal to arrange delivery if missed.
Fort Dodge Messenger argues that worries about crime pollution and politics should not stop celebrating the United States 200th anniversary in 1976. It contrasts past objections to the 1876 centennial with enduring challenges and urges progress through celebration.
A NIH briefing to a House subcommittee outlines mixed news on fighting the common cold. Dorland J. Davis M D says drugs to stop colds may come later, but a cure remains unlikely in the near future as over 110 viruses are identified.
In a European championship match between Finland and Belgium, the North-South pair reached seven hearts after a sequence of artificial bids. A misapplied convention led North to leap to seven hearts, but South still determined to play, yielding 2,210 points for a grand slam in spades.
A 1972 L M Boyd column blends humor and Q A jokes on subject ranges from vitamins and breast cancer myths to a cooking co op idea. It includes a mock Russian translation of Smith and a French quip about ice cream publicity stunts.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts partly clear and unseasonably warm conditions for the region from January 5 through January 7, 1973. The passage notes the uncommon warm spell for that period.
A reader urges report to postmasters to stop dangerous chain letters while a minister confirms breaking chains felt fine. A second letter objects to no children invites, and a third shares a humorous train anecdote about large families answering the conductor.
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