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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa columnist urges reverence for God and abhorrence of wickedness. The piece highlights divine protection of the righteous and the escape from evil through faithful devotion, reflecting the era’s moral tone.
In Washington localites held an annual Ridiculous Day parade with silly costumes and festive cheers. The writer contrasts small town fun with big city spectacles and declines to worry about outside opinion, noting the event’s low cost and growing success.
Circuit Judge William C. Sachtsen refused defense motions to drop charges against Karleton Armstrong for murder arson in the 1970 UW building blast. He rejected claims of lack of evidence and unfair Dane County trial prospects, noting news coverage has diminished and remains objective.
A letter to the editor argues adults should model lawful behavior over criticising student newspapers. It condemns smoking in public buildings and schools, calls high school hall smoke a fire hazard and discourteous, and urges everyone to practice what they preach.
A town resident urges tougher policing citing frequent crimes and speeding. The writer complains police let offenders slip on suspended sentences and warns future crimes if action isn’t taken.
The Washington Evening Journal lists standard publication details for the June 22 1973 issue including staff roles Elder Shannon Co advertising and circulation positions. It outlines subscription rates for Washington and surrounding area by carrier and mail with annual and monthly options.
Almanac notes for Friday June 22 1973 include Anne Morrow Lindbergh born in 1907 and historical milestones such as Arkansas joining the Union in 1868 Nazi ban on the Socialist party in 1933 France capitulating to Germany in 1940 Judy Garland death in 1969 and a closing thought from Lindbergh about the future.
In Four Hearts declarer plays a heart after South returns a diamond. A heart finesse is advised to avoid the imminent ruff, risking one heart beat but securing the rest of the tricks. The article also discusses Three Notrump where ducking first and then cashing diamonds yields the contract with careful defense.
In England UPI reports Rt. Rev. Tony Potter plans to write about a recent Yugoslav holiday trip. The forthcoming article will recount a reservation foul-up that stranded him and his wife on an island nudist colony.
A collage of questions and quips on dining nudity in Honolulu jokes about dogs counting paws a left side sleep claim tiger elephant clashes phobias public speaking and world trivia including Canada Brazil and aircraft counts from a 1973 column by M. Bord.
A reader asks if he should tell his wife about past affairs while in the Air Force. Abby advises against confessing, saying admission would only hurt his wife, since he already seeks forgiveness from Jesus. A second letter from “Nameless” defends hairdressers from stealing clients, Abby notes such piracy is unlikely and guides readers on ethics.
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