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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition notes Thought for Today from Psalm 124 8 about God's help and a photographer's take on gossip. The column humorously warns about marrying a night owl and turning him into a homing pigeon as well as a brief editorial mood piece.
A private celebration ends with bacon sausage and a whole hog feast at home. Thursday evening meal features loin roast browned potatoes and gravy with green peas apple sauce and Johannesburg Riesling. The author praises the meal as near perfect and notes time spent enjoying it.
A columnist questions the heavy use of insults in campaigns and debates. He argues that calling candidates liars or crooks harms public trust and misframes the value of those in government. He urges respectful discourse while noting political criticism remains essential.
A humorous column criticizes post office revenue gaps and a Kansas idea to aid the Postal Service. It notes Winton the Wizard Blount’s compromised plan while he seeks a U S Senate seat in Alabama amid political maneuvering.
Letters describe the 1973 Washington Community Chest funding for Salvation Army Red Cross U S O and senior and youth groups like Boy Scouts Campfire Girls Lake Darling Youth Center YMCA YWCA and more. Campaign opens October 30 urging generous giving to aid the needy and community services.
The Evening Journal on Oct 8 published a paid political letter urging reelection of Keith Dunton. The letter, written by the Indian Hills Community College superintendent, uses public funds and his official role to support a candidate.
Congress questions the pattern of 214 retiring generals with disability since 1964 after Gen John D. Lavelle received a 70 percent pension while still being qualified for hazardous flight pay. Proponents cite differing medical standards for flying and retirement and warn against misuse of benefits.
South responses to a takeout double ask for right strategy. With hands 1 and 2 weak in minors, bid restraint or cue bids guide partner to a diamond or club fit. Hand 3 favors a heart response to offer game chances, while hand 4 uses a two spade cue to force North to name the trump and then jump to game.
On this day 1972 marks the 301st day of the year with 65 remaining. Theodore Roosevelt born 1858. In 1871 Boss Tweed, political chief of Tammany Hall in New York, was arrested for defrauding the city.
A collage of critics and trivia discusses burlesque stars, scientific trivia, and social quirks. It cites Harold Minsky on feminine standards, notes on cantankerous queries about pogonotomy, state lottery status, and family profession trends. The piece ends with light demographics and lifestyle quips.
The note provides Ll. M. Boyd mail address as P O Box 17076 Fort Worth Texas 76102 with a 1972 copyright attributed to L M Boyd.
A 13 year old vents about church filled with drunks liars and hypocrites and Abby advises growth through faith. A young wife asks how to handle dirty jokes and Abby urges confronting offense to avoid tacit approval. A concern over a baby on a motorcycle prompts advice to protect the child and discuss danger with parents.
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