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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1973
Page
4
A local column muses on Jesus willing to accept God's will, comments on political passivity, notes Bill Shannon's golf win in 1931, and predicts fashion cycles from tight pants to long hair. It jokes about generations clashing with trends and urges practical wardrobe planning.
A Cherokee Daily Times feature by Tom Miller reflects on fashion cycles as pants widen from skin tight to flare while the old man’s outmoded wardrobe regains brief favor. The piece notes evolving styles, oversized collars and ties, and the public’s fickle shifts between trends.
Twenty two editors from the People's Republic of China visited the United States and shared impressions. They noted crowded roads and single occupancy in U.S. cars, contrasted with China where private car ownership is not widespread, and praised American friendliness. They admired President Nixon and the open relations he spoke of, reflecting a positive start to people to people ties.
Sharyn Linkovsky of Montreal holds East in a famous trial hand. East’s diamond opening lead begins a dramatic defense as she drops the king on the ace, turning a near ten trick loss into an eight trick save. North-South vs East-West.
Dear Abby advises that true affection from grandchildren comes from time and genuine care, not gifts. She recommends focusing on honest attention and avoiding the race to outgift the other grandparents, then notes responding to similar concerns with calm, personal replies.
A pastiche of questions and trivia from L. M. Boyd discusses historical California eateries that labeled themselves after Prohibition era realities, odd wine cures, and anecdotes about etiquette, law, and culture. The column echoes 1973 observations with quirky notes on signs and social trends.
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