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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
4
Readers from Los Angeles share views on a 13 year old Jewish girl allowed to ride in a horse show that conflicted with Yom Kippur. The exchange argues adults schedule holidays consider minority observances and suggests practical ways to respect faith while participating in events.
Washington Iowa presents a thought for today that urges resisting temptation and notes love as a spiritual power overcoming self-centered living. It cites James 4 7 and quotes Arnold Toynbee on love making life bearable. A final line encourages embracing past mistakes as material for future success.
Editorial criticizes permission for no knock narcotics raids as state agents raid private homes at night. They recount abusive intrusions where officers admit misidentifying houses, despite safeguards meant to protect constitutional rights. The piece argues safeguards remain necessary today.
South to play after West leads diamonds faces two losing diamonds unless hearts split 33 and 80. By routing the queen through West and ruffing, the heart suit is established and entry to dummy secured. Ace of spades remains the key entry to cash hearts for the slam.
Washington wire notes US and world events on this date. Key items include British troops occupying Philadelphia in 1777, Seoul falling to UN forces in 1950, the 1959 deadly Japanese typhoon, and the 1972 US proposal for a new world monetary system. Reader reminder credits Reinhold Niebuhr quote.
Pulitzer editor John McCormally argues arrests deserve public notice to protect individual rights. He cites Chile’s secret arrests and recalls colonial fears, warning against sacrificing civil liberties for law and order. He notes recent erosions of individual rights.
L M Boyds column notes that many find Isn’t that just like a woman objectionable while Why didn’t you? wears on men. Women’s Libbers may read it differently. The school Echo issue for 1973 74 proves bright spritely and full of material.
Davenport Times-Democrat notes Roy Carver’s philanthropy to the University of Iowa and its fans while arguing the 1973 Hawkeye football schedule poster is hard to read. The letter thanks Carver for underwriting costs but urges larger type for visibility.
A humorous inquiry on dating among women in search of eligible bachelors. The piece notes charter boat saltwater fishing as a social scene where women meet many men and receive steady help with gear and catching fish. It also mentions cultural notes about Amish attire and a riddle about the six blind men of Hindustan.
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