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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial notes a Bible inscription from Acts 17 23 and reflects on modern worship of God. It warns that longer life from medical science could burden future generations with national debt while asserting a woman often stands behind a self made man.
Signatures today kerb lighting the high school field guarantee night games for the season opening next September. A modern installation features eight sixty foot poles with two reflectors and eight lamps each. Officials say night football boosts crowds and gate revenues to cover installation costs quickly.
A high school speaker last week argued that interest in the family as an institution remains strong, as TV shows increasingly feature diverse family structures. He noted that programs like The Munsters and The Addams Family illustrate quirky yet respectful family dynamics, suggesting some local families resemble these onscreen types in their cohesion and personalities.
Quippy musings compare beach trips to attic rummaging in trunks. The humor hinges on crowded bathing beaches and swimsuits that either flatter or reveal too much, delivering playful wit from Cuz Ottavi.
Iowa Senate debates salary hikes for elected and appointed officials from governor to Commerce Commission. Proposals set raise figures, with July 1 start and gradual increases, while critics warn politics may sway amounts. The piece calls for independent compensation commissions to annual or biennial reviews and automatic implementation of findings.
The article recounts court rulings on police use of public photo galleries and records. It notes privacy rights limits when images of cleared suspects are public and confirms that past convictions may be admitted in trials to reflect seriousness of repeat offenses. It cites police identification as essential to justice and public safety.
South solves a double dummy problem where declarer wins the spade lead, draws trumps, and uses a diamond and club sequence to make seven hearts. East’s inferred kings and careful discards enable the contract despite an opening spade lead.
In this 1973 column L M Boyd muses on memory linked to posture from university research and shares quirky facts. He notes a moose’s underwater grazing, Thomas S. Tally who coined moving pictures, gall stones in middle age, and a consider ably broad mix of trivia. The piece ends with Boyd’s copyright stamp and address.
Dear Abby column details readers questions on a 26 year old wife and mother of four wearing a skimpy bikini while homework and yard work. Neighbors feel exposed and debate privacy. Abby suggests no easy solution beyond sun risk warning. Also discussed are family disagreements over memorial gestures for a deceased son.
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