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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1975
Page
4
Editorial notes mock teletype glitches and a UPI quote about 1973 US murders. It speculates if all 19,510 killings occurred in Washington county there would be no survivors, using dry humor to comment on sensationalism.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes January 16 is listed as Nothing day in Chase's Calendar of Events, contrasting its emptiness with other yearly observances while urging a celebration of nothing. A letter from a reader argues to preserve Blair House amid historic-site preservation and local services for seniors.
A reader asks the editor to explain why high school report cards are issued as non returnable. The letter cites Mr. Hammond’s comments and requests a clear justification for the practice.
The entry notes Samuel Gompers born on January 27, 1850 and Donna Reed's birthday. It recalls Edison’s lamp patent in 1880, the 1943 daylight air raid on Wilhelmshaven, Margaret Smith’s 1964 candidacy, the 1973 US North Vietnam cease fire agreement, and the end of the US draft. Also mentions Mars as the morning star and planets visible that night.
A famed four hand bridge problem by Frank Perkins shows South declaring a slam despite no apparent avoidance for a spade and a club. The puzzle notes West’s discard tricks and East’s club discard as pivotal, with Perkins achieving the slam against usual fears. Tomorrow: Living dangerous.
Abigail Van Buren collects a string of reader notes describing various men labeled Heel of the Year. The letters recount theft, abandonment, bigamy, and party indiscretions set in cities like Detroit, Chicago, Bronx, San Francisco and Seattle with implied social commentary on relationships.
A scanned Washington Evening Journal page presents a Zechariah excerpt and a partial masthead with publication details. It lists staff roles and subscription rates, noting dates and locations in Washington Iowa, and advertising data from Shannon & Co. Inc. The readable items mix religious text with local newspaper metadata.
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