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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial summarizes thoughts for today with biblical reference from Colossians urging presenting Christ Jesus to all people Each line reflects a moral framing and quotes from Emerson about counting a man’s years, illustrating a period tone and civic faith.
A discussion at New Chautauqua by Dr. Richard Wilmeth of the University of Iowa examines how the family functions as a shock absorber amid rapid social change. He outlines traits of the “good family” including positive self worth, meaningful communication, flexible rules, and constructive relations to outside society. The piece ties Skylab's drama to everyday household resilience and ends with a quip from George F. Griffiths about paper clips and a retirement-related promotion dispute.
The article reviews a bridge hand where South won the trump lead and finessed diamonds, letting West cash A Q to defeat a contract that North argues could have been made. North suggests cashing A K diamonds and an early heart play to seal ten tricks, while South would still lose some cards if misplayed. A thought for the day by William Osler follows.
Abigail Van Buren relates a reader who reported a neighbor to the sheriff for shooting at a dog with a 22 rifle. The neighbor, once a friend, now refuses to speak, and the writer asks how to repair the damaged relation.
A mixed chat on romantic luck argues blue eyed brunettes may dominate, while green eyed redheads are tougher. It also touches on midwives origin, bullfighting deaths, neighbor disputes, an Italian gentleman’s kiss money issue, and Abby advice on friendship travels without romance.
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