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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
4
An editorial piece reflects on spiritual diligence and virtue with a Bible verse from II Peter 1 5 and a Goethe quote about wise answers. It contrasts God's promises with expectations and notes hardworking fathers hoping to shield sons from past troubles.
A reminiscence contrasts hoarding behavior with Joseph's foresight and recalls wartime shortages. It notes how stockpiling amid scarcity raises prices and risks, favoring prudent restraint. Fred Downing shares a May 20 1857 Washington Press clipping detailing early Washington city life and commerce.
A Times report notes New York received 4.4 billion in direct federal payments in 1972 and was praised for maximizing aid. Iowa tied for last in per capita direct aid at 112 dollars, while Alaska and Wyoming led the chart. The piece questions national budgeting focus and regional disparities in federal support.
The AMA segment notes cats dogs birds rabbits pose health hazards to humans from ringworm parasites and ticks. It cites vaccines for cats, rabies laws for dogs, and special risks in birds including psittacosis. Pregnant women should avoid litter duties. advice credits Dr. Pat Bradley of UPenn Vet Hospital.
The almanac notes a July 30 1973 date with Mercury Mars Saturn and Jupiter visible. It marks Henry Ford born July 30 1863 and Roosevelt signing the 1942 bill creating the Navy Waves female branch.
L M Boyd shares a scatter of curiosities and quips from 1973 including playful science notes on kissing physiology, a British law quip about wives budgets, wedding facts, education rankings, a gun survivability stat, a shark eggs riddle, a house price figure, animal notes on weapons, a cheap lie detector pitch, spark plug trivia, parrot intelligence, a cauliflower drink idea, and a weathering postbox address in Fort Worth.
A reader shares her story of marrying and thriving with a paraplegic husband after divorce from an abusive partner. Abby notes that emotional wholeness can outweigh physical impairment, while Sylvia Williams commends her paralyzed husband Gary Farmer as more whole than many.
A four spade contract analysis shows a four hands win despite any defense. The 52 cards are seen allowing the declarer to sequence ruffs trumps and discards finishing with hearts and clubs to score the last tricks. The note credits Sidney Lenz and 1973 King Features Syndicate.
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