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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1973
Page
4
Dear Abby answers readers on snakes and romance. A Houston lawyer writes praising snakes for pest control while another widow seeks guidance on a Marine officer neighbor. Abby recommends inviting him to dinner and advises directness and honest communication.
Washington Iowa urges farmers to slow down and prioritize safety during harvest. The editorial cites risk from machines, urges breaks, proper clothing, and careful work to prevent tragic farm accidents and keep the community functional.
The Washington Education Association led classroom teachers in running paid messages in this issue urging parents to read and engage with teachers for better education. The piece emphasizes cooperation between parents and teachers and community involvement. Additionally, Purdue research on sorghum shows Ethiopian strains with higher protein and lysine, backed by AID funding, aiming to improve nutrition for millions.
In a Switzerland versus Lebanon bridge contest, North-South reached six diamonds after a sequence starting with three spade preempts. Besse chose to pursue slam, cue-bidding spades to force partner’s suit choice, Durouvenoz then bid six diamonds and ruled the hand with two trump finesses.
On this date in history events include Stephen Field's telegram to Lincoln in 1861 and nylon hosiery sale in 1939. Jackie Robinson’s death in 1972 marked a milestone in baseball. Moss Hart and William Faulkner are noted births and quotes. 50 million bacteria in four pounds of fertile garden soil.
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