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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
4
This Washington Iowa page includes editorial rails on divine rain in Zechariah and pride in Iowa industry with mentions of Fortune 500 firms in Iowa. It also recounts a humorous personal anecdote about a malfunctioning typewriter ribbon and the frustration of editing.
A cyclist criticizes drivers in Washington for dangerous attitudes toward bikes as fuel costs rise. He argues bicycles follow road rules and warns that impatience and aggressive driving endanger riders who seek gas savings, health, and environmental benefits.
Governor Robert D. Ray proclaimed Iowa Workers Who Work Month to honor the state's labor force. He urged employers in industry and agriculture to join in saluting workers, praising their intelligence and pride in effort. He said Iowa workers add value and earn about 12 percent more value per worker than the national average.
The Conger House announces its official opening on June 6 1973 and calls for donations of Washington County history artifacts including letters documents and Indian relics. Display cases in the den await items to illustrate local pioneers and county history. Contact the organizer to contribute.
A 1973 American Bar Association piece notes Tennessee Supreme Court rulings narrowing parental spanking rights. It cites a father convicted for beating a daughter and a guardian seeking damages for a stepson, with courts affirming limits on parental discipline and recognizing child redress against abusive conduct.
Today is May 17, 1973 the 137th day of the year with 228 to follow The morning planets Mercury Mars and Jupiter adorn the sky while Venus and Saturn light the evening He date marks Taurus births including Edward Jenner born 1749 In history 1792 brokers formed the New York Stock Exchange 24 NY brokers Met in New York City In 1954 the Supreme Court struck down racial segregation in public schools and in 1960 a planned Soviet American summit in Paris was cancelled after Khrushchev demanded an apology for spy flights over Russia.
A frustrated mother warns against unannounced visits and hosting guests who smoke marijuana in her home. A sister with a poor singing voice ruins a planned three month family trip, and Abby offers tactful guidance to set boundaries and avoid conflict.
A team at a Veterans Administration Hospital studied 50 married couples and over 100 others, finding the husband as boss and the wife as helper produced the happiest marriages. The item also touches on pigeons, cloning, and early ostrich farming history, with brief Q and A snippets and a copyright credit to M. Boyd.
In a 1973 world championship playoff, Jeff Rubens led a spade against a seven heart contract, costing Smith and Greenberg a grand slam chance. At the other table, Bernstein and Becker reached seven spades by two bids, beating seven hearts. The lesson, as stated: it's better to be lucky than clever.
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