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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1972
Page
4
A brief editorial reflects on the biblical tale of Samuel 24:16 about the Lord’s judgment and the joining of heaven and earth to remove chaff. It urges readers to prune their own character by disciplined effort and moral refinement.
Purely Personal recounts Bud Dela’s Kansas memory of a large tackle racing toward the goal on a fumble play. Bud, a swift halfback, chased and tackled his own teammate near the end zone, preventing two points for the other side and preserving their score.
Three young farm girls prized their pony Missy who behaved well with children. After a crowded weekend with many riders, Missy bolted when the kids gathered in the pasture, and she fled to the far end, making her hard to recapture.
At the Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Convention humorous odds and convention jokes fill the page. A door prize coin bowl yields $6.30 in nickels while several salesmen and a mountaineer tale bring lighthearted, practical humor amid the event notes.
A reader asks how to protect a senile, incompetent father’s finances while his wife refuses to act. Abby urges decisive action by a trusted friend or professional to shield the father’s assets, even if it upsets feelings, to avoid financial disaster.
The piece notes Los Angeles tops the list of metropolises with the highest divorce propensity, followed by San Francisco and Chicago. It also mentions quirky items from culture and science, including a playing card pack with a queen outranking a king, a Cape buffalo risk, and odd notes about age, sleep, and weather effects on people. Additional items include Opelika’s meaning and the status of long-standing citizens.
In a high scoring match Australia defeated Italy 61 watch points to 51. A pivotal deal saw Smilde and Seres reach a seven diamonds grand slam after a sequence starting with Smilde opening clubs and Seres three diamonds. Garozzo and Belladonna misjudged, leading to 13 imps for Australia and 750 points overall.
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