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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1973

Page

3

Editorial Thought For Today On Obedience And Encouragement

The piece reflects on Agrippa obeying a heavenly dream and urges readers to discover their own God sent goal. It warns that failing to praise deserving effort drives people from the right path and robs the giver of the joy of rewarding worthy labor.

The Past Underfoot and the Towns Warm Streets

A hot spell damaged streets and sidewalks as slabs expanded and buckled. In South Avenue B near West Madison, and at the Pentacrest by Old Capitol, paving required repaving. The Old Capitol area once used limestone slabs now replaced with concrete. Some limestone sidewalks remain, valued as a town antique alongside brick sections on West Washington.

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Contentedness search on culture shock and life lessons

A reader reflects on summer energy use versus winter, then discusses intellectual stimulation and culture shock. He explains fish-out-of-water feelings from college life, how adjustment to a different culture happens, and suggests reframing the term as a contentedness search guiding adults to understand graduates returning home.

Tis Iowa City Washington Elder Abby Bronx Mahself

Spectacular part score swing in 1970 world bridge match

In the 1970 world championship United States versus China, a routine part score became dramatic. At one table North South reached two spades, while West led a heart and the contract yielded ten tricks for 170 points. At the other table a takeout double followed by a redouble altered the outcome, producing 1510 points from two diamonds redoubled and the game.

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Homosexuality Is Not a Sickness Says Abby Card

Abigail Van Buren notes that homosexuality is not a sickness and that maladjustment stems from societal rejection. Readers' letters discuss personal relationship annoyances, motherly anger, and humorous self reflections, with Abby’s guidance and contact details for readers.

Dark Lipstick Preference and Quips from LM Boyd

A collage of pop culture quips and trivia from LM Boyd 1973 includes remarks on lipstick darkness by Mr Lawrence, myths about hair loss and baldness in blonds, a note on obesity myths tied to chamen rice, a Q A of oddball queries, business failure rates and causes, a chuckwalla lizard quirk, deodorant usage claims, and a copyright line from LM Boyd in Fort Worth.

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