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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1973
Page
4
A compact prayerful note offers guidance on child obedience rooted in Ephesians 6 1 and life discipline. It adds a Yankee adage linking diligence to pursuit of friends and credit and ends with a remark on how a beautiful woman becomes charming when she notices you.
The piece notes Gary Player story of luck in golf and quotes a spectator. It contrasts Nixon era power concerns with Jefferson and Roosevelt on impounding funds, arguing critics misjudge presidential economy and restraint.
A local high school announces its year production Little Mary Sunshine, recalling Broadway nostalgia. The piece notes audience reaction shifting from mockery to genuine warmth as spectators enjoy the lively musical and its era style performances. The column cites gossip from Mrs Barnes of Barnes Costume Company praising the show and its enduring appeal.
A light telephone exchange moment captures a caller and operator banter as the expected long distance greeting gives way to a personable, improvised message about business. The snippet reflects a quaint era tone and daily communication habits.
A health feature cites Al, a 46 year old professional from the Pacific States, drinking 3.06 gallons of absolute alcohol in 1970 and outlines national and occupational drinking patterns. It endorses preventive medicine through simple health forms and diagnostic advice from Dr Edward Kowalewski. The piece runs with a Washington Iowa newspaper masthead and advertising notices.
A 80 year old widower seeks a sensible woman for companionship, preferring one seventy or older. He is financially secure, healthy, active, and enjoys travel and gin rummy. The advice suggests Florida or California as likely places with suitable matches. Also included are readers’ questions about intruding spouses and American Indian origins with Abby's replies.
The 1961 Argentina versus United States match featured North South contracts with identical bidding and opening leads at both tables. Argentine declarer ducked spade leads and suffered four finesses, while Peter Leventritt as U.S. declarer maximized heart and diamond runs, avoiding spade defense and securing ten tricks to give the U.S. team a 730 point gain. The story notes strategic play and the crux of the mater in a King Features Syndicate column.
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