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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa Friday January 26 1973 editorial section features Thought for Today with a biblical quote from Genesis 2 about living with God and walking in His ways. The page also includes a humorous quip about marital TV viewing habits. The tone mirrors a small town paper mixing religion humor and daily reflections.
The Journal explains a printing change from heavy metal type to a plastic film strip containing letters in negative form. A damaged strip forced temporary use of a different face, producing odd looking headlines. a replacement from New Jersey is en route.
Rodson Riggs notes Iowans endure and prevail over winter weather with stubborn resolve. He compares them to a Yankee who eats clam chowder despite illness, saying stomachs should not dictate choices. Meredith Willson’s Iowa Stubborn echoes this steadfast spirit amid cold. In Missouri the mutes are stubborn too.
The American Hospital Association backs patient choice to refuse treatment and die, reflecting a humanitarian shift in terminal care. While widely supported by hospitals, concerns about involuntary euthanasia persist, stressing that final life decisions rest with patients and families, not the state.
The Washington Evening Journal record lists staff positions including David Elder as president, editor and business manager, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as managing editor, Robert Shaffer as local advertising manager, and Leonard Llewellyn as production superintendent. It notes publication in Washington Iowa with multiple circulation rates for carrier and mail options, and mentions associations and post office specifics.
Pensacola legend John Weissman known as Trader Jon boasts a 127 year old wall crowded with autographed military pictures, a propeller, helmets, and trophies. The saloon, on South Palafox Street, features sailors, stevedores, politicians, and naval officers amid a junkyard like interior. The Blue Angels and Masuron Mas on memorabilia highlight a space inspiring Pensacola flight students.
Dear Abby receives a plea from a husband about his soap opera watching wife and a troubled home life. The columnist responds with blunt humor about communication and potential divorce, then shares medical ice-bath burn tip and a correction note on Big Brothers founder.
L M Boyd offers a satirical mix on postwar home design critiquing entrances that open into living rooms, adds light humor about dogs and proffers quirky Q and A bits. The column notes historical signer origins and perverse birth-name trends, ending with contact details for reader submissions.
Five world championship hands analyzed for opening bids under both sides’ vulnerability. Each case favors a specific opening bid to describe point count and suit distribution, with notes on when notrump is or isn’t appropriate and how to plan follow-ups if partner answers.
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