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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1973
Page
4
An editorial reflection on spiritual recognition of Jesus and eternal values. A satirical note comments on “wonder drugs” and the public reaction to truth. The piece then critiques television depictions of housewives and calculates homemaking value through services like maid work, day care, and babysitting with prices from Changing Times Magazine.
A reader notices the Washington Journal’s checks list 4500 to 5500 households, revealing true circulation. The piece argues readership far exceeds paid copies, with 2 to 3 readers per copy, and compares how ads are viewed versus news. It also examines homemakers’ economic value and calls for recognition of homemaking as work.
A letter to the journal dated September 18 1973 argues that hard working second string football players should be allowed to play. The writers claim some players are kept from the field due to reputation in school and coach favoritism rather than performance.
UPI almanac marks September 20 with Virgo births and historical events. Magellan began his voyage in 1519, NYSE closed for 10 days in 1873, Chester A. Arthur became president in 1881, and 1972 saw a wave of letter bombs aimed at Israeli targets. Nora Cousins named publisher of the year by the Magazine Publishers Association in a move linking Saturday Review and World.
A unsigned letter from two Washington high school girls urges fair play for second string football players. They criticize first string teammates for mocking bench players and ask coaches to give the second string a chance to prove themselves. The note seeks inclusivity and team unity.
In a bridge deal East overcalls with clubs seeking a void and South redoubles after North misreads partners. North passes and South wins a dramatic eight tricks in two clubs redoubled, then East reels in the final five tricks with a strong trump holding. South scores a game in clubs despite East’s powerful trumps.
A 1973 LM Boyd column fragment offers quick health tips and trivia from readers. It covers weight calculations using height and waist, teen TV viewing percentages, horse history, newborn feeding, the oldest North American town, wedding roles, color preferences in hunger art, birth weight trends, common surnames, matches, ears by race, shark odors, and Australian coconut terms, ending with a copyright notice.
A reader seeks guidance on a love triangle and child care while married to Elmer and living with Danny. Abby counsels clear thinking, separating households, and suggests pursuing a divorce if desired. Another letter urges Miss Stuck to consult a collection attorney via the county bar association to recover a $1000 debt with litigation potential.
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