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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1973
Page
4
Friday July 13 1973 editorials present scripture from Matthew 16 13 and quotes from Henri Amiel and George Ferguson. The page offers moral guidance urging inner life over external control and the value of insightful self reflection for friendship.
A Canadian tourism brochure claims no gasoline shortage, contrasting U S shortages. A commenter jokes Canadians use little fuel as most residents are moose and walleyed pike, and fuel is mainly for outboard motors and bush planes, implying higher efficiency.
Six years after the Catholic Church loosened meat abstinence rules on Fridays, U S fish consumption dipped only 3 percent a year after, then rose 1 percent above pre change. By 1972 per capita consumption hit 12.2 pounds, a record equal to 1927. Friday remains the busiest fish day and Lenten season drives sales.
Scientists studying snowfall find snow is dirtier than rain water as it falls, acting like a cosmic mop by sweeping pollutants from the air. Its large surface area and charge pull dirt down, yet the earth and people still bear the lingering effects of pollution.
Urban growth pushes wildlife into renewed ranges including coyotes. A Maine sighting last month sparked fear and a proposed bounty bill, but cooler heads prevailed and the measure died. The piece notes coyotes are increasing nationwide while Maine has had no prior sightings in a century.
West ruffs the opening diamond, draws trumps, and leads spades to endplay South. If South covers or misplays spades, declarer wins all tricks. If spades split 3–3, hearts offer a last resort finesse. The method yields six sure tricks unless every line fails, then defense prevails.
A reader from Rose Motel Washington Iowa criticizes low turnout at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Despite notice to all members including the president, only five attended. The letter warns the discussion could affect local business success employment and the community’s economy.
An old ax once tied to George Washington allegedly inspired a joke as Ed Wynn spent nearly $2,000 over decades on repairs to his 1909 bought shoes. A separate incident in Tel Aviv involved bees stinging workers while removing a diving board from a pool.
A rapid mix of health quips, career notes, and international trivia. The column jokes about weight loss for wives, dentistry for women, and stairs backward. It includes myths about rainbow names, Panama Canal tolls, cottonwood seeds, pro sports crowds, hail storms, a smart car idea, and Nordic pessimism about nuclear war.
Kalona July 11 Mr and Mrs Levi D Miller and family were honored guests at Kalona Park picnic. They plan a year in Goshen Indiana later this month. Neighbors and relatives attended, including the Gingerich and Swartzendruber families, and many others from Kalona and nearby communities. A birthday breakfast honored Paul D Miller on July 6.
Readers share personal struggles from resisting pressure to date, to handling rude family comments about weight, and to defending spouses' professional titles. Abby counsels counseling resources, self protection, and clear responses.
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