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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1971
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal reflects on an unusually cool July day and current youth behavior. It shares personal anecdotes about martins in the writer's yard and quotes a local educator who says today’s youth lack manners despite talking about brotherhood and love for all.
A Washington Iowa reader defends youths against generational criticism. He recalls teens cleaning up town, youths stopping rock throwers in Iowa City, and notes adults sometimes fail to help. He argues generations are imperfect yet individuals speak for all. An Ordinary Person.
The announcement of President Nixon’s trip to Peking signals sweeping shifts in foreign relations. Ambassadors in Washington and Peking will seek clarifications as Moscow Taipei react with surprise. The move reshapes possible alignments for Russia Korea Vietnam and the U.S. role in Southeast Asia amid ongoing peace talks.
An editorial argues that rapprochement with China will reshape Soviet and U S strategy, affecting Russia's foreign relations worldwide. It notes Soviet aims to formalize postwar status quo to face China, Taiwan's nationalist government under Nationalist China, and Japan's role in a new Asia balance. The piece cites U S urging Japan to bear more defense burden while Tokyo weighs ties with Washington.
Advice column excerpts reveal conflicts over household boundaries and affection. A 19-year-old daughter with a baby relies on her mother. the mother is urged to enforce home standards or consider departure. Other letters discuss marital affection, alarm clocks, and showing respect, with Abby counseling on personal initiative, communication, and nontraditional fixes.
L M Boyd relays odd tidbits from readers and observers. Night schools are labeled fertile for unattached souls with many under 35, while California is noted for blondes and green hair. The column wanders through crime name habits jokes weather signs theater tips and a light legal quip about kissing in Sterling Colorado. It closes inviting reader letters to Fort Worth.
A fragmentary bridge report cites a South dealer, no vulnerability, and opening sequences including 1 and 2h passes. It discusses defender conventions like the trump echo to gauge partner's trump count and improve defense.
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