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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial recalls 1971 football season ploy by Carl Paetz. Two discontent linemen were named co-captains before a crucial game to boost team effort. The Demons then won a hard fought victory, illustrating psychological coaching.
A writer recalls an anonymous vicious letter allegedly typed on their office typewriter with a two tone ribbon. The sender compared it to a separate business letter and blamed a possible after hours intruder. The author denies involvement and reflects on the awkward situation.
A local woman mislaid her engagement ring for days before learning a startling truth. A fourth grade girl wore the ring, placed there by the woman's son who had recently become engaged to a classmate and caused surprise among staff and bus drivers. The boy’s prank led to a remarkably brief engagement before the ring was recovered.
A reader recalls four past encounters in cars where each wave signaled no grudge and brightened the mood. The note praises street greetings and a neighbor who now speaks to everyone after meeting a new in law with many relatives, fearing to miss a connection.
A Washington Junior College psychology class reveals an experiment where a student and a helper behind him used a two tap system to signal true or false. The setup yielded a perfect 90 percent on one test and a 13 percent on another as misalignment disrupted answers.
An executive sent a secretary to write Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee for a meeting. While away he learned the carbon copy said Alice Chalmers Milwaukee Dear Alice I am off for Texas and can t keep our date. The firm replied that the note had circulated on their bulletin board for three days.
The Washington Public Library expands services with a new copy machine in daily use and a frequently used microfilm machine on the second floor. Evening hours run to 9:00 p.m on Monday Wednesday and Friday, and 6:00 p.m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Local newspapers from 1878 are available for viewing and research.
Almanac entry lists events on this day including the Fugitive Slave Act passage in 1850 and the 1961 Dag Hammarskjold death. It highlights library displays, new nonfiction and fiction arrivals, child and teen books, and a new junior page Chris Wells.
In this discussion of a contract bridge hand, North in three notrump faces a club lead. South's attempted club finesse backfires, allowing East to win multiple tricks. analysis shows declarer could secure nine tricks by winning the opening club with the ace and avoiding the finesse.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on dating multiple partners, honesty, and personal respect in a reader letter about a long term relationship and potential marriage. Additional questions address name respect in a marriage and differing Sabbath practices, with Abby clarifying context and offering further reading.
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