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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa June 28 1973 opinion piece lampoons removal of short words and three letter terms. writer jokes about Ervin committee and social change while urging readers to defend brief words and the national anthem. mentions Watergate Nixon RMN and political doublespeak exposing era language shifts.
World demand for beef drives higher consumption and imports. U S per capita beef use rose from 55 to 117 pounds since 1940. Foreign buyers in Copenhagen pay 5 dollars and Yokohama 12 dollars per pound. Government actions aim to lift output though timing varies by species. Prices remain uncertain with imponderables.
Editorial comment advises choosing curb side caution and personal responsibility. It argues two dangers can strike when exiting a vehicle one from the curb and one from actions. It also asserts character is the cheapest and best safety equipment for any business in industry.
A trucker Watson was found liable after a faulty weld on a trailer hitch caused a crash injuring another driver. Courts note responsibility to maintain safe hitching and use fail safe chains, while also referencing another runaway trailer case with no guard for the driver. Debbie Reynolds gun charge dismissed as state fails to prove case. judge comments on court time.
A three year study by a geriatics specialist in elderly habitats including trailer parks and rest homes found the happiest retirees share a habit: women largely write letters in longhand, while the happiest men learn to hunt and peck on typewriters. The piece blends Q and A style quips on flies car accidents guitars and love and war observations with a closing note attributing the piece to L M Boyd.
Abundant snippets from a 1972 Dear Abby column cover a Seattle couple facing parental approval, a man pressed for letters of recommendation to marry, and a separate note about an accountant friend who swindled $1,000 with no receipts. Other tips advise medical care for penicillin allergy and urge seeking proof in a disputed stock transaction.
In four spades with South to move after West leads ace of hearts and clubs, a direct trump finesse risks a heart ruff and partner on lead. The winning line uses king of diamonds at trick three discarding eight of clubs, severing West East communication, allowing a universal trump entry and eventual game plus tricks.
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