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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1975

Page

6

Editorials Thought for Today and Quotes

A brief collection of inspirational lines and biblical verse Psalm 66 19. It reflects on being heard by God and the value of neighborly care. It also quotes Erich Fromm on tolerating insecurity and a Swedish proverb about the need for good neighbors.

Miss America name and TV program impact remembered

A nostalgic column recalls the 1950s Atlantic City Miss America reveal by Bert Parks with a 30.3 rating and 57 share, mentions sponsor clues, and notes audience enthusiasm. It contrasts with a Minnesota Bratsberg sign and a memory of a long week, plus a critique that many speeches could be shortened.

Atlantic City Television Boys Bert Parks

Listening to Speech Turns Idle Time Into Insight

A collection of wry labels and quotes on listening, speech, and daily life contrasts. It shows how the ear outpaces speech and suggests using spare time during talks to reflect, imagine, and form independent conclusions.

Dear Abby: Handling a son's divorce and new wife

Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on family strain when a son divorces his wife to marry his affair partner. She advises accepting the new wife to preserve contact with the son, notes the difficulty of balancing hurt feelings, and suggests time may ease tensions. Additionally readers ask about nudist colonies and confusing gender cues, with Abby giving practical, nonjudgmental responses.

Abby

Culbertson Jo Leads Four of Spades Breaks Sims in Bridge

In a 1935 bridge vignette, Jo Culbertson underleads the ace of spades against Hal Sims, prompting fierce scrutiny from the expert circle. The article also notes a funeral code by NSM and offers members a copy of the Code.

Ely Jo Culbertson Hal Dorothy Sims Sims Mrs. Culbertson Culbertson Tures Syndicate, Inc NSM

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