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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1975
Page
4
A Friday January 31 1975 Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial comments on spiritual transformation from I Samuel 10 6 and mocks a mass mail chain that would overwhelm the post office with copies. It also cites a Mark Twain or Joseph Conrad quip on lying and notes a federal urban housing study urging denser housing while warning against coercive public policy. Local governments are urged to let communities decide housing density.
A reader voices disappointment over Blair House demolition and urges preserving landmarks. They praise a decision blocking alcohol sales near the Square, argue alcohol harms community welfare, cite biblical standards, and urge Washington to heed warnings before it is too late.
The Almanac notes January 31 1975 as a Friday with 394 to follow and lists celestial positions including a last quarter moon and planets Mars Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn. It records birthdays of Eddie Cantor and Garry Moore and historic events from 1950 Truman hydrogen bomb order and 1958 Explorer 1 launch.
A column riffs on burying standing up with giant augers and mass produced cylindrical plywood coffins. It satirically cites cost concerns and jokes about rockets to Heaven while weaving in quips from veteran humorist Harry V. Wade and other trivia from mid 20th century culture.
Readers relay painful experiences with a cruel doctor and broadcast ads. Abby advises reporting the doctor to the County Medical Society grievance committee. Other letters address offensive TV commercials and the urge to run away from family, offering supportive, practical counsel.
Brighton January reports show Brighton Temple Pythian Sisters installing new officers Beulah Coffin in charge and plotting an evening school of instruction in March Pleasant Valley and Equality clubs held meetings with new yearbooks, bingo, mystery sisters and guest visitors The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a February sewing day for VA hospital care and a senior citizens meal at the Methodist church Prolific local notices include Bible study at the Mottet home and various visits and illnesses across the community with multiple residents and guests listed throughout.
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