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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1971
Page
4
Editorial note from Washington Iowa dated September 6 1971 cites a gag about KEEP RIGHT signs as the world’s shortest sermon. A central Iowa filling station displays a rope as a weather predictor indicating wind when it swings and rain when it is wet.
The article cites a long standing custom of having a henchman or cook sample a ruler's food to guard against poisoning. John S. Knight recalls a Nixon visit in Akron where the cook was monitored by Secret Service during meal prep. The piece notes a remote poisoning risk but treats the precaution as still sensible.
The Carroll Herald notes Hawaii marks 12 years as a U S state with mixed feelings. Some residents see statehood as a catalyst for new urban problems including traffic pollution and crime, while others insist such issues are nationwide.
The piece warns of a planned 5 megaton underground nuclear test at Amchitka Alaska by the AEC with potential harm to wildlife including bald eagles peregrine falcons emperor geese sea lions and sea otters. It notes conservationists concerns and possible cancellation amid SALT diplomacy under President Nixon.
A theology professor asks Abby Van Buren if her column is divinely inspired or common sense and how long she took to write today's column. The exchange notes Abby's simple answer and shares reader questions about a physical therapy fee dispute, a blunt tub cleaning joke, and Abby's mailing address for replies and book requests.
UPI Almanac notes today September 6 1971 a Labor Day with celestial standings Mercury and Saturn morning, Venus Mars and Jupiter evening. Historical events include 1620 Pilgrims sailing for the New World and McKinley’s 1901 assassination. Jane Addams born 1860. Blaise Pascal thought for today.
The Washington Evening Journal details circulation rates by carrier and mail, city offices at 111 North Marion Ave, Washington Iowa, and staff positions including David Elder as President and editor, William Shannon as VP and advertising director, and Charles Morris as managing editor. It lists affiliations with Inland Daily Press Assn and Iowa Press Assn and notes holiday closures.
Edwin Kantar of Los Angeles faced a tough Contract Bridge hand as East dealer. After a diamond lead and two top diamonds cashed by East, Kantar pursued a spade and club plan that forced East to win with the king. He then discarded a club loser and, by manipulating the spade and club positions, made four hearts. The article notes Kantar’s insight and preconceptions that guided the play. In another item, Pakistan receives its first major U.S. food shipment for children arriving at Chittagong port.
A 1971 Pass It On column from L M Boyd presents quirky observations and opinions. The piece comments on farming tips, portraits of Orson Welles, quirks of human behavior, relationship anecdotes and humorous Q A exchanges. It closes inviting reader letters to Fort Worth Texas.
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