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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
4
Editorial urges rejoicing in the gospel of Christ as the world’s one hope for real peace and calls readers to gladly hear and liberally support the gospel. It frames faith as central to comfort, guidance, and moral resolve amid hardship.
City street crews have been busy distributing asphalt to fill several holes that appeared this summer in streets and alleys. The repairs promise a smoother period for local travel and safety.
A reader jokes about offering a 6c government postal card with a 25c renewal option to mail reminders before licenses expire. The piece pivots to a spoof on honorary degrees from the London Institute of Applied Research, exposing the lack of academic value and profit motive behind such titles.
The Washington High School Marching Band thanks readers for tolerating 7:30 a.m. practice and reports winning first place in Class A at a Canton Missouri parade competition. A trophy was brought home to mark the achievement and dedication to supporters.
UPI reports October 11, 1973 marks a date with notable events and a sign of recovery as cellist Pablo Casals, age 96, after a heart attack, resumes playing. History highlights include Edison’s early vote recorder filing and Vatican II opening.
Abigail Van Buren responds to a reader crying over a failed marriage after 20 years and five children. The columnist condemns filing for divorce as a path to reconciliation, notes the ex-husband’s engagement, and urges the reader to seek therapy and move on.
An essay-like grab bag notes women's fashion instincts and social quirks. It cites a national poll where about two of three women favor a natural look, contrasts with dramatic or sophisticated styles, and adds digressions on hair changes, jealousy, and urban myths. It ends with a mailing address and a dated copyright line.
A bridge deal from Canada versus the United States tests the ethics of a two level overcall when vulnerable. Kay opens with two clubs over East diamond bids, gains a raise to six by partner, and the U.S. North-South defense folds. In a second table the Canada North-South pair bid differently and the U.S. pair goes down at two diamonds, while six clubs could have been made.
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