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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa reads an editorial feature for January 25 1973 focusing on faith and perseverance quoting scripture from 1 John 5 4 and reflecting on the virtue of walking by faith not sight The piece comments on tact and the impact of words noting a provocative remark about a woman's conscience and curiosity as a moral measure.
Iowa holds the 420 by 36 foot Palmetto flag from Sherman's March to the Sea. South Carolina formally requests its return for display, but Iowa officials fear setting a precedent by giving up gifts. The debate ends with no action, leaving the flag in archives awaiting a decision.
Column examines H R Gross whistleblowing on a proposed pay increase for Congress tied to a Commission on Salaries and the risk of an automatic raise without direct votes. It notes Udall's role in the mechanism and Gross's bills to force accountability, while a reader seeks help tracing Samuel Valentine Bare and Demina Phillips families from Augusta Virginia to Washington Iowa for a family history.
A 1973 American Bar Association discussion examines how refusals to obey lawful orders can obstruct police actions. It cites youths, motorists, and bystander behavior, noting that deliberate inaction or blocking a process can be criminal, while reasonable protest remains permissible.
The Almanac notes January 25 1973 a Thursday with 340 days remaining The moon near last quarter and astronomical symbols Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn are visible Those born under Aquarius include poet Robert Burns History entries recount Nelly Bly’s 72 day world trip in 1890 and 1915
In a championship deal South opens hearts and after a bold spade response North jumps to six hearts. West leads spades, declarer ruffs none and manages to secure a lay of the four suits, forcing a slam that cannot be defeated regardless of West's defense.
Language notes on the origin of firm from Latin firemare and the evolution of business terms. Also brief thoughts on dial-by-voice phones, energy costs at 80 mph, employment stats from Columbia University, Sun energy versus human energy, hurricane patterns, rice mechanization, and a closing signoff from L M Boyd at Fort Worth.
Dear Abby urges caution to girls hitchhiking with strangers noting the risk and urging self restraint while a husband seeks psychiatric help for a six year compulsion to expose himself. The column also covers holiday family disputes and a reader’s request for guidance on avoiding parental power struggles.
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