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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition for October 1 1973 presents an editorial thought for today citing Psalm 1301 and pondering human lows and the two sides of many questions. The item ends with a light aside about sun distance versus facial burn.
The old wooden screen door at the Journal building swelled during wet weather, sticking repeatedly. Earl Voelker shaved the edge with a plane each time to restore function, leaving a growing pile of shavings on the sidewalk and a wry warning about future drying.
A readers letter column recaps a prediction moment from Ottumwa and critiques the stateside mileage figures, recalling a Claude Tucker gas trial. It argues gasoline estimates ignore real life drivingvaried outcomes and urges accountability for litter and public responsibility.
Almanac from United Press International lists notable events on Oct 1 across history and culture. It notes Faith Baldwin born Oct 1 1888, the 1903 first World Series, Ford Model T in 1908, James Meredith at Ole Miss in 1962, a 1972 naval tragedy, plus biblical festival guidance and publication details from Washington Iowa.
A reader laments the shoemaker’s children paradox across spouses in varied trades. Accounts from hairdressers, electricians, plumbers, and photographers reveal neglect, broken promises, and delayed repairs, followed by Abby’s humor and advice. A grandmotherly note ends with Abby’s wedding booklet offer.
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