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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
4
Editorial reflects Matthew 28 19 20 urging believers to go forth and teach what Jesus taught with the assurance of divine support. It emphasizes action, mission, and daily reliance on Christ’s guidance in ministry.
The author recalls 1930s shop talk between Glen the grocer and George the druggist over pricing and value. A penny pinching mindset on luxuries like cigars and coffee is contrasted with savings on essentials, prompting reflection on true frugality as the blade in a Safety razor is due for replacement.
Theodore Bernstein of the New York Times notes language adapts to humans not the other way. He argues that phrases like a ship sailing or a seaplane landing reflect current usage and can redefine words to fit modern purposes.
Washington County Press and Washington Gazette report a call for Chief Justice William O Douglas to retire for the public good. The note accompanies a century-old item dated around 1875 and mentions a local divorce case involving Judge Winslow and a subsequent domestic dispute.
A 76 year old justice, partially recovered from a stroke, is urged to step down as far reaching changes pressure the Supreme Court. The piece cites J. Edgar Hoover’s waning effectiveness and notes calls for a full court review to adapt to modern society.
The page mixes personal anecdotes and ads from Washington Iowa including a cleaning woman’s quip about a misplaced business case, store specials at the Boston Store, liquor licenses in Crawfordsville and Richmond, a burglar alarmed by a cellar entry, a U P church festival in Keota, and a corset and skirt supporter ad. It also includes a bridge column analysis and a note about Syndicate, Inc.
This column blends quirky notes on coffee bean rituals and body differences with light Q and A items. It includes pop culture quips about penicillin reactions and meat ink, jokes about baboons and gun recognition, and a long Dear Abby style advice column with several reader questions and responses.
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