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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
4
A 1973 editorial fragment reflects on patience and unity, noting how big men discuss points of agreement while small men quarrel. It uses humorous captions from daily life, including television, car dashboards, fashion taglines, and humorous ads, to illustrate shifts in social behavior and priorities.
The article notes the accelerating world population growth since history began with the current trend bending toward a near vertical. It cites US birth rates near zero population growth in 1972 but warns population may still rise due to more women entering child bearing age from postwar baby booms, ensuring long run growth.
Editors in Cedar Rapids Gazette playfully propose mock bill names for the Iowa House inspired by real long sponsor lists. Notable pairs include Small-Drake school limitation, Fisher-Crabb marine import, Carr-Horn auto noise abatement, Junker-Welden car restoration, and Holden-Patchett tire repair.
The McCleery-Cumming Co plans a factory vacation with a skeleton office, mirroring how other Washington businesses close briefly. Yet the newspaper cannot suspend operations, as staff must keep the daily paper arriving on porches and mailboxes. The dream of a summer break remains futile.
The American Medical News reports Medicare physician charges declined while hospital charges nearly doubled. SSA data from 1966 to 1971 show surgical and outpatient rates down, but hospital per diem costs rose 83 percent by end of 1971. In July 1966 hospital $47 daily, surgeon $175 per procedure, medical services $52. by Dec 1971 hospitals $386 daily, surgeons $165, medical services $46.
West leads clubs and East wins with ace then shifts diamonds. After a sequence of ruffs and strategic plays, the defense cannot stop the declarer from making four hearts despite four potential losers.
United Press International notes Wednesday June 13 is the 164th day of 1973 with 201 to follow. Moon nearing full phase. morning stars Mars and Jupiter. evening stars Mercury Venus and Saturn. Notable births include Gen Winfield Scott born June 3 1786. Also historical items from 1935 boxing decision, 1944 V‑weapon use, and 1967 Cincinnati race riot. Yeats quote ends.
In Acts, Paul rebukes Barjesus calling him a devil’s son and curses him with blindness. The governor witnesses, believes, and is amazed by God’s power. In London, Home Secretary Carr says prisons will drop bread and water punishments as outdated for the 20th century.
A reader notes the distinction between a retired man seeking travel plans and a wife. The column shares random facts on bar measures, bird feathers, animal speeds, sports, oil breakdown, and a Lantern edict for doctors in ancient China. It ends with a mailing address and copyright line from 1973.
The Washington Evening Journal publishes from Washington Iowa with Elder Shannon Co Inc as publisher. Advertising and production staff are listed. Subscription rates vary by delivery method and location, including in town, statewide and outside Iowa, with weekly and yearly pricing.
Abby advises a mother and father to avoid punishing a child by denying calls to his grandmother, noting the tactic punishes the grandparent and suggesting alternative discipline. The column also counsels a sister in law to be original, and ends with a genetics note about Rh factor implications for a mixed family.
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