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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1973
Page
4
The column reflects on Matthew 7 21 and the idea that heaven requires deeds not words. It quotes Lyndon Johnson on intelligence versus common sense and ends with a remark that things postponed tend to remain so.
A columnist recounts studies by Wilford Weeks and William Campbell on towing Antarctic icebergs to supply California with water. Feasible with present tech, a super tug and insulated berg could deliver irrigation for thousands of square miles, delivering water era profits despite long trips.
The Mt. Pleasant Ladies Auxiliary of the Old Settlers & Threshers published a 150 page cook book titled Old Threshers Cook Book. Some weeks ago we announced 3,000 copies were being printed and now a small stock is available at the Journal office. Proceeds support the organization and printers note no commission.
Marion Lange of Bondurant won the class A division of the Iowa Open horseshoe tournament at age 60, with a 65 percent ringer average. Council Bluffs’ Dean Carter placed second, showcasing the durable appeal of a sport that remains faithful to its grandfather's days.
On this date in history notable events include the 1792 cornerstone laying for the U S Mint in Philadelphia by Director David Rittenhouse, the 1948 JFK Airport dedication by President Truman, the 1953 death of Senate Leader Robert Taft, and the 1972 Eagleton withdrawal as Democratic VP nominee.
In a six hearts contract East holds the AK of spades and the play avoids a spade finesse. By covering the ten of clubs, drawing trumps, ruffing clubs and reentering via diamonds, the declarer outmaneuvers East. After a club ruff and a diamond ruff, leading the queen of clubs sets up a discard that endplays East, yielding a safe twelve tricks and a clever endgame lesson.
Jeb Stuart Magruder former deputy director of the Committee to Re-elect the President flew to London with his family on a charter flight as part of a group. He admitted to the Senate Watergate committee that he committed perjury last January during the Watergate burglar trial but he is not currently under indictment.
Officials of the League of Women Voters of Iowa announce a six month project to monitor federal revenue sharing at state and local levels. The effort will track funds used for programs involving people, environment, communities and tax relief. Readings will be provided by Bette Rieke of Ames, league chairwoman.
The column surveys Calamity Jane myths and other trivia from 1973. It notes her marriages and a brash portrait while sprinkling jokes on politics languages and daily oddities. The piece closes with a mailing address for L M Boyd in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dear Abby addresses two readers about cosmetic surgery and balancing career with marriage. A graduate questions secrecy over a nose job while another asks if a fiancé can demand she quit work. Abby counsels about priorities and warns of trouble if love and career clash.
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