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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1975

Page

4

Editorial declares today the day of salvation in Washington IA

In Washington Iowa on Saturday January 25 1975 an editorial echoes Mark 1 15 urging repentance and belief in the gospel. It proclaims today is the day of salvation for everyone and calls readers to turn from evil and expect blessings from God.

God William Zohner Battle Creek Neb Nebraska Evening Journal North Marion Ave Washington, Iowa Ride, Shannon Co. Inc United Press Internationalasea Inland Daily Press Assn Lowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder Coorant William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn Washington Iowa

Local theft scare ends quickly as car found by police

Don Myers woke to a missing car after a long evening at Crown House Antiques. Police traced the vehicle to 210 South Town Avenue within 15 minutes, and the couple joked about how smoothly the case was resolved. The column also recaps Burlington Liars Club entries shared by Hubert Turner and notes on several tall tales from readers.

Don Myers Crown House Antiques South Town Avenue Don

Possession of narcotics in a car question

A legal note discusses whether narcotics found in a vehicle makes each occupant guilty of possession. It contrasts plain possession in a pocket or purse with shared carriage by all riders in the car.

Bay Becher Contract Bridge Defense Feature

In a compact bridge report South faces a challenging defense after West leads the jack of hearts. The article explains how precise defense, including timing of a diamond ruff and an Ace of diamonds clearance, seals the hand and the declarer’s fate. It stresses that defense is the tougher part of bridge and highlights cooperative play.

Declarer West South East

Sticking out Tongues and Weight Gain Myths in Daily Hints

A compilation of curiosities notes Tibetan porters bowing and tongue displays as gratitude, questions why women quit smoking harder than men, a stamp trivia answer, and quick facts on weight shifts, traffic signals, and film storage. It cites L M Boyd, Fort Worth, 1975.

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Marital vows record sought by readers

Dear Abby columns chronicle a Kentucky couple who renewed vows 85 times since 1889 and wonder if a world record exists. The note asks readers to confirm any higher total, while other letters discuss child support, tipping ethics, parental behavior, and seeking medical follow up.

Abby David Joseph Nobod San Clemente

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