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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1973

Page

5

Because He is King Joyful daily thought for readers

Editorial reflects on daily joy from faith in Christ as King. It emphasizes gratitude, hope, and praise guiding everyday life through spiritual perspective and disciplined outlook.

Nostalgia as Eden Lost in Miss America Questions

The piece traces anostalgia trend from Miss America era questions to Raymond Williams analysis. It maps writers who date the end of old ways to diverse historical moments and argues that nostalgia reflects a longing for lost innocence and childhood rather than any specific past period.

Raymond Williams America Williams Thomas More More Langland Piers Plowman Garden of Eden

Court cuts alimony to 24 cents in London ruling

A London domestic court judge reduced Terrence Brady's weekly support to his former wife from 7.35 to 24 cents. The wife rejected the amount, joking he could buy beer with it. The case raises questions about alimony and gender equality in American-style family law.

Terrence Brady

Letters to the Journal Rape of a 4-H Camp

Letters from Iowa 4-H supporters warn against a Des Moines River dam project near Madrid that would threaten the Iowa 4-H Camp. They urge petitions and congressional action to stop the proposed Army Corps of Engineers development threatening the camp and its visitors.

Ames Iowa Army Corps of Engineers Madrid Army Des Moines Corps of Engineers

Extraordinary six spades defense in Hazen hand

Lee Hazen recalls a six spade contract where South ruffed the opening diamond lead. West led a diamond and Hazen refused a trump, discarding a heart. South later led AK of clubs, and Hazen, suspicious and stubborn, discarded a heart as declarer sought ruffs. South went down one.

Lee Hazen New York South West Hazen Bridge World Magazine Declarer King Features Syndicate, Inc

Sunshine smile as vacation remedy for family illness

Dear Abby recounts readers facing travel decisions amid illness. One story honors a mother’s love and another recalls arranging a funeral home hold while away. A wedding shower misstep prompts blame on women who avoided calling guests.

Abby Mother Mama Alliance Ohio Shone

LM Boyd Cancer Qs and Runaways Column Era Note

Reader questions cover left breast cancer prevalence worldwide and social patterns in US unmarried women. The column cites expert notes on dentistry, ancestry and notable figures, plus a quirky Ranaways stat: 72 percent of husbands who run away are aged 40 to 50. Includes contact address for L M Boyd.

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