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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1973
Page
4
An editorial cites 1 John 2 3 on obedience to God and disciplined living. A Mason City family reports a five year old genius who masters multiplication and seeks decimals and fractions, yet his parents fear he may be happiest only when studying math on the floor.
A large oak chest bound with brass returns to its Conger House niche. Built by cabinet maker Frank O Shearer, it measures 66 by 26 by 20 inches and once housed fine silverware, table pads, and heirlooms. The piece was later possessed by Colonel Wilson and Don Proudfit. a loin cloth and Tapa were found inside.
Dr Karl Menninger speaks on listening as a magnetic force that shapes and enlarges us. He recalls changing from forcing sociable behavior at parties to listening with affection, believing the listener helps others reveal their soul and grow.
A 13 year old Los Angeles violin prodigy named Lili Gampel has risen to prominence with performances alongside the Boston Pops in Boston and San Francisco, and concerts in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Her deep devotion to music shapes most of her life, yet she remains hopeful and undaunted.
A Washington Iowa letter urges residents to curb litter by walking their streets and tidying yards hedges window wells and gutters. The writer imagines cleaner streets and possibly the cleanest city in Iowa if everyone participates.
A reader argues that despite Women’s Lib in discussion, a deck of cards still places Kings above Queens and questions where Aces fit. The letter notes the statue of Justice at the courthouse has lost her sword and scales.
A bridge expert analyzes a six diamonds contract after West leads hearts. By careful play of the spades and trumps, the slam can be made if East follows suit or discards wisely. misreading or ruffing by East can doom the contract. The piece notes the risk, possible methods, and a penality for overreaching.
A nostalgic column notes the longest New Year’s Eve in 1926 when Kemal Ataturk redesigned the calendar. It jokes about Era 1344 becoming 582 years later by morning and mentions Sears Roebuck’s vast dollar volume surpassing Peru’s GDP. It also covers trivia on pirates and quirky health facts.
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