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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1975
Page
4
A short column reflecting on Psalm 84 12 trust in God brings blessing and contrasts honesty with theft. It jokes about money and weather forecasts then notes a postal trick of returning mail and a countermeasure. The piece argues stealing harms ordinary people more than institutions.
The column relays a Twain anecdote about his wife scolding him for not wearing a necktie and Twain sending a neighbor a borrowed tie with a note. It also notes an astronaut’s moon launch interview, joking about a vehicle built with many parts from the lowest bidder.
The text warns that motor vehicle use poses the top hazard for youth, surpassing drugs, disease, and war. It notes alcohol often contributes to deaths, with a study showing youths are affected by lower alcohol levels due to lack of experience in handling drinking.
A column argues for the Kissinger mediated Israel Egypt accord while urging congressional review and cautious optimism. It notes historic recognition of Israel and foresees broader Arab peace moves, then shifts to civic observations on cooperation and the notion that parking meters resemble legalized gambling.
On this day in history, September 17 marks key moments including the 1787 signing of the U S Constitution in Philadelphia, Washington’s 1796 farewell address warning against foreign alliances, and World War II events with Russia invading Poland in 1939. Actors Anne Bancroft and Roddy McDowall were born this day in 1931 and 1928.
In a string of light anecdotes from 1975 columnist L. M. Boyd, readers learn why studios kept costume stats, how eight-hour shifts burn energy comparable to home appliances, and what automatism means. The column also notes a panda is a bear, onion peels can be whistled through, and ends with a Fort Worth mailing address.
A reader asks if dreaming about an ex implies subconscious thoughts and Abby advises not to blame the sleeping husband while he’s awake. Other letters discuss heaven beliefs, charitable gifts, and a coworker’s petty act of returning money.
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