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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial urges citizens to reread the Constitution and its Preamble while noting local ordinance on downspouts. It laments careless talk and stresses liberty, law, and civic responsibility. The piece humorously describes dodging rain downspouts in a city alley as a metaphor for navigating civic duties.
Mrs. Robert Kurtz writes to mark Constitution Week September 17 to 23 urging citizens to study the Constitution and celebrate with flag display. She lists rights and civic duties and calls for informed voting and fair play while praising a football halftime show and marching band performances.
Australian Tim Seres, East, won trick two with the ten of trumps and then led the ten of clubs, stopping declarer from making three diamonds. West Smilde continued with the king after a club ruff failed, leaving declarer down one. Seres’ precise play preserved the defense and netted 100 points.
A reader asks how to tell a grown man to bathe and stop daily social invitations from a beauty shop worker. Abby advises direct boundaries, suggests continuing to decline social outings, and notes that consistent neglect of hygiene can strain marriages.
A 1972 L M Boyd column touts obesity linked to inbreeding and cites Metabolic Research Foundation claims. It poses trivia on aging, gender fat, and famous figures, ending with contact address in Fort Worth. The piece mixes provocative statements with jokes and asks readers to inquire at will.
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