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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1971
Page
4
Editorial notes a thought for the day with a devotional message citing Psalm 30 5. It links brief suffering to repentance and eternal life through Christ Jesus for Washington Iowa readers.
Charles and Edie Morris learn their son Gordon has a California filmed TV commercial that could air this fall. Don Nickerson calls from California to report Gordon’s appearance after watching a late movie, and the Moriss hope not to hear from the ad at 1:30 a.m. anymore.
A note from Pat Brock’s family recounts a bicycle accident after his pant leg caught in a sprocket. He collided with a parked car, injuring his knee while a broken tail light was repaired by the car owner who later sent the bill to Wayne Brock, Pat’s father. Pat’s knee is nearly recovered.
A couple thought they earned 10 shares after a 2 for 1 split and a rally. The brokerage firm sent a confirmation of 20 shares but computing glitches credited them with 100 shares five times over. They contacted the head bookkeeper to correct the error and avoid book discrepancies.
A local teacher quizzed her second grade class on magnets, giving a question that begins with M and has six letters. Several students answered with the word Mother, sparking surprise and a light moment in the classroom.
In a four heart contract, South learns that ducking the king of diamonds on the opening lead keeps control. If West shifts to a trump, trumps are drawn and a spade finesse yields ten tricks. Even if diamonds continue, Aces and high spades allow discarding a loser. The key is temporarily letting West lead to stay in command.
The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder as president and editor and business manager, William Shannon as vice president and ad director, Charles Morris as managing editor, and Robert Shaffer as local advertising manager. Circulation rates show 50 cents weekly by carrier in Washington, 40 cents in nearby towns, and various mail rates up to 15 dollars per year for Washington headquarters routes and outside Iowa.
A collection of Aunt Abby style questions covers marital duties, mother involvement, and jealousy. A reader pleads to prioritize spouse over mother while another writes on smoking in public venues and seating preferences. Additional letters address a teenage couple mixing up names and a note on personal replies.
Unnoticed changes aim to end automatic student deferments and shift calls from local boards to a national pool. The 1970 71 policy would allow deferments only until graduation or degree, with new rules delaying induction for students in good standing, pushing most drafts to 1973 and beyond toward an all volunteer force.
A writer reveals dating a 22 year old who is attentive to his widowed mother. He always calls her after midnight and won’t date unless she has something to do, fearing she’ll be alone. The letter explores boundaries and potential conflicts in their relationship.
Old Southern gentleman story explains hush puppies drift from corn dough tidbits tossed to hungry dogs. A Fort Worth film poll lists top ten all time movies with personal tweaks favoring Dr Zhivago and On the Waterfront.
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