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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
4
Thought for today reflects on Romans 13 14 urging restraint from fleshly lusts and worldly possessions. It notes a resident Pedestrian a husband who believed the family did not need two cars as an example of courtesy and restraint.
Mrs Morton Phillips known as Abigail Van Buren lives in St Paul and speaks of her husband a patient businessman who created the Presto Cooker He notes the Iowa appearance after a long scheduling effort Abby asks brief introductions and a 30 minute talk
A proud alumnus recalls congratulating President Charles W. Eliot on Harvard becoming a storehouse of knowledge. Eliot replies that perhaps the freshmen bring in much knowledge while the seniors take out so little.
A descriptions of an unusually fine October day in Iowa, noting it arrived in mid-September and was savored by locals amid frequent bad weather. The piece contrasts Iowa’s favorable climate with harsher conditions in other states and emphasizes appreciation of pleasant days.
A long spoofing letter details an absurd Turkey Day pageant in Worthington Minnesota with fake sabotage schemes and fake contenders. The piece mixes outrageous allegations about contestants with a joking conspiracy tone and references a huge 1973 UPI styled wire service note.
UPI almanac for Thursday September 13 1973 notes Gen John J Pershing born 1860 and key historical moments including Congress authorizing the first national election in 1788 the Gordon space walk cut short in 1966 Attica prison siege in 1971 and a thought for the day on wearing out.
The article discusses choosing active versus passive defense in a bridge hand. East faces a club lead and deduces South held a singleton club. Passive defense risks declarer ruffing and making the contract. active defense aims to kill dummy’s diamond entries by heart pips, potentially costing nothing if wrong. In the given hand the heart switch at trick two succeeds, foiling declarer and costing him two hearts a diamond and a club.
A collage of quotes and observations spans gender, health, culture, and history. Notable lines reference gypsy life in Central Europe, an Expectant Father’s Day, alcohol use by French and English residents, Japanese zero planes, queen bee habitats in Alabama, and Hoover’s presidency. The piece also muses on weight, marriage happiness, hunting, smoking, and lists famous women.
A worried Wisconsin reader asks Dear Abby to help find a dentist who sedates fearful patients with nitrous oxide. Abby recommends contacting the state dental society in Madison for recommendations and notes appreciation for avoiding передач of fear to children.
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