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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

6

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God Editorial

Washington Iowa edition presents an religious reflection urging prioritizing G odd and his righteousness. The piece contrasts material wealth with true happiness and cites scripture from Matthew and Jeremiah to challenge readers about life's purpose and value.

God

Optimists Skipped In Club Roundup Morning Meeting Quibble

The writer laments omitting the Optimists in a Washington service clubs article and jokes about their 6:45 a.m. meeting time. He notes fear of upset when noting Rotarians Kiwanians Y Men Jaycees and Lions while Optimists hold dawn gatherings that disrupt his routine.

Washington Rotarians Kiwanians Y Men Jaycees The Lions

Sandboxes Enter the Office to Ease Executive Strain

Cedar Valley Times notes rising stress among businessmen and suggests sandboxes as a relaxation aid. It cites IRS deposit rules for undeposited taxes and an anecdote of a Washington court case involving a sandbox incident with a secretary. The piece frames sand play as a nostalgic cure for modern tensions.

Washington, D.C

Classroom Trick Brings Panic to Quiet Moment

A teacher bursts into a noisy classroom and demands pandemonium, slamming the desk. The class instantly quiets. In the teachers lounge, he boasted that the method matters more than the request itself.

Sex Appeal at the UN and Other Parlor Topics

A column by M. Boyd surveys attitudes toward female allure across cultures, jokes about dress choices for a UN visit, and playful asides on zodiac personality. It touches on a Colorado law, marijuana driving effects, love timing, infant affection, Pascal, and a note about printing digits.

Hatfield outlines ideal congressional wife at GOP wives luncheon

Senator Mark Hatfield urges political wives to be confidential advisers and guardians of family, promoting a spiritual oneness as the key to a successful marriage. He cites electoral wins and jokes that a good wife is worth 50,000 votes to a candidate.

Mark Hatfield Oregon Washington Senate Hatfield

Simmons Move at Riverside

Simmons family relocates from Havel house to Hartley property in Riverside east section. Dan Jamison celebrated 11th birthday with family and friends. Kathy Yeggy visits University of South Dakota. Confirmation parents invited to a March 22 meeting. Girl Scout display planned in Kiene Sundries window.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Kenneth Simmons Havel West Riverside Hartley Riverside Marvin Jamison Dan Scott Kaalberg Jim Latta Jerry Weimer John Dessler Doug Havel Roger Blakley Brad Russel Rob Owens Alvin Yeggy Interstate 80 Onunday University of South Dakota At Vermillion Kathy Father Boeckman St. Mary's Hall Kiene Sundries St. Mary's Sharch Methodist Church

Almanac Friday March 1 1973 highlights

The entry notes today is Friday March 1 1973 the 75th day of the year with 290 days remaining The moon nears full phase the morning stars Venus Mars Jupiter and the evening star are visible It marks James Madison born March 16 1751 and lists notable events including West Point founding in 1802 a 1966 NYSE share tally and Gemini 8 docking in orbit in 1966 with Agena Dewey death in 1971.

United Press Venus Mars Jupiter James Madison United States Congress Military Academy West Point New York Stock Exchange Neil Armstrong David Scott Tom Dewey

Man 80 Year Old Fends Off Mugger in Los Angeles

Sam Prochoren, about 80, battled a mugger Tuesday after the thief grabbed his pocket. Prochoren struck the bandit across the knees with a cane, broke it, then stabbed the attacker in the legs with splintered ends until he fled. Police later arrested Harrison John Canines, 45, nearby on suspicion of robbery.

Los Angeles Sam Prochoren Prochoren Harrison John Canines

Dear Abby style archive fellas and family woes

A 16-year-old asks about future adoption and cover up stretch marks through marriage. A 14-year-old violent son prompts advice to seek mental health and child welfare evaluation. A widow recovers from a bad date when her daughter asked about a new daddy. guidance suggests cautious dating and guiding the child on what to say.

Abby County Child Welfare Department

Playing the Six Diamonds slam with spade lead

Declarer wins the first spade with the ace, enters dummy by a diamond, and tests clubs with the queen. If the finesse wins, repeat. if it loses, the line remains viable. Avoid discarding a heart on the second trick as it risks the contract.

South North

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