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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition presents a religious moral urging readers to choose between good and evil, arguing one cannot serve both God and the devil. The piece reflects on equality, risk and moral crossroads with a biblical quotation from Matthew 6 24.
The column laments heavy wet snowfall during the state basketball tournament causing shoveling woes and missed play, noting rain the previous week and likening storm timing to vernal equinox patterns. It muses on weather impacting games more than any higher power.
A columnist derides sweeping anti discrimination pushback as regulators seek rules against biases based on height age race gender and appearance. The piece mocks new laws aiming to curb discrimination including for ugly or stupid people while noting contradictions in protections.
The article argues overweight is a result of lifestyle and genetics and urges balanced diet and moderation. It notes heart disease risk rises with age and discusses factors like temperament and time urgency, offering hope for pie lovers through prudent choices rather than fear.
A UPI piece recalls a father's prophecy of rail travel return and reports on Amtrak experiments. It suggests adding orbital tracks at stations, expanding boarding areas, and relocating terminals 20 miles from urban centers to better compete with air travel.
The Washington B Journal from Washington Iowa lists address at 111 North Marion Ave. and provides staff roles including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as VP and advertising director, and others. It notes publication schedule, postal details, and subscription prices for carriers and mail both inside and outside Iowa.
Dear Abby column excerpt describes a high school girl who is pregnant and attends regular classes after a lawyer secures her rights. The controversy prompts teachers to threaten walkouts and a need for substitutes if that occurs.
The column features a collage of jokes and tidbits on topics from beauty standards and humor to consumer spending and censorship. It includes quips about face measurements and a pun on knock knock jokes, ending with a note about birthday gifts and a mailing address for submissions.
A bridge deal from a four match shows two tables at 3NT. South wins 600 at one table with a heart ace and diamond run after a heart ten lead, while the other table sees West’s jack on a diamond draw alter the outcome, turning the hand to defeat. Card reading tomorrow.
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