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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1971
Page
4
A Washington Iowa page carries an editorial notice with Psalm 67:2 quote and a note on the palmist asking for mercy for all nations. It also includes a Mason City Globe-Gazette quip on punctuality and a Davenport Times-Democrat style joke about fashion in Chicago observed by a Davenporter named Bob Feeney.
The National Highway Safety Bureau sets bumper standards forcing 1973 models to withstand a five mile per hour crash with no damage to lights fuel exhaust and other essentials while rear bumpers gain similar strength in 1974. GM reportedly strengthens bumpers across divisions and passes the test on a 1972 Buick amid fears of styling changes and rising repair costs.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes on slang terms for obstinate fools and social terms such as road hog catt y pig crab and slothful with animals as metaphor. It ponders what a rude man might be called by beasts and guesses dirty old man as a possible label.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on a mixed bag of topics. A 24 year old woman learns a 36 year old lover keeps a rating list of past partners and is told such behavior shows immaturity. A mother defends her Mongoloid son against rude wedding invitations. A neighbor and babysitting dynamic prompts guidance to involve the teen daughter and discuss boundaries. Also a quip on a fathers future when men give birth.
On October 11, 1971, United Press International details birthdays, milestones, and events. Eleanor Roosevelt born 1884 is highlighted. 1811 ferries NYC to Hoboken start. 1868 Edison files first invention. 1945 Chiang Kai-shek and Mao pledge peace. 1968 Apollo 7 launch. a John Burroughs quote ends.
In the Italy versus France 1969 match a famous deal swung points against France. Belladonna played a Canapé diamond over a spade overcall, yielding four for 620 points at table one, while table two left France minus 750 after a spade opening and a takeout double led to a lost game. C est la guerre.
A clipped page from 1971 McNaught Syndicate contains a humor column with trivia and satire on life, love, aging, retirement, horoscope history, and Aquarians. It references readers reaching out to L M Boyd and mentions annual mailing details for the Washington Journal.
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