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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition presents Thought For Today with the biblical quote from Corinthians and reflections on human limits. It adds a light note about a woman who invented the U turn after changing her mind and a wry observation that children wear out parents and teachers faster than shoes.
A write up about an upcoming square carnival and its enduring appeal. The piece reflects on carnival traditions, Billy Rose’s belief in a new attraction for wealth, and the value of weather awareness for travelers and river flood plains. It notes the constant of weather quirks challenging technology and warns floodplain residents about floods.
A reflective piece on weather talk as a safe, memory filled pastime. It contrasts casual current conditions with past extreme events in Western Iowa, noting floods, blizzards, and droughts. The dialogue frames weather chat as a social bridge, excluding only those who deem it undignified or unprofitable.
A Iowa weekly column excerpt reflects on daily miracles from nature and science, noting giant trees from seeds and songbirds as examples. It references the 1972 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, satirically criticizing government size, and shares jokes about new fathers with a baseball diamond diaper method.
A courtroom treats a Pied Piper liability theme as a toy of street vendor responsibility. The ice cream truck driver argued no duty to protect bystanders children but the court held liable. The ruling emphasized that provoking children into action creates responsibility proportional to the danger it spawns.
The article reports on a semifinal bridge hand between France and Italy with Lebel for France and Garozzo for Italy. It notes a bold five diamonds sacrifice, the six clubs slam by Garozzo, plus a 1,370 to 950 point swing and 9 international match points, highlighting strategies and bids from both tables.
The article notes a study by manufacturers of stereophonic equipment finding women more likely to ask for lower volume, while men tend to set volume higher. It also recalls trivia and quotes involving figures like Peacock Kelly, Teddy Roosevelt, and Aristotle Onassis, plus odds and ends on eye color, bones in the skull, and Paradise and Romance place names.
Attractive woman seeks legal counsel about divorce settlement and meeting a lawyer. The letter details real estate valued at a four bedroom home on 34 acres plus rental income and annuities for two children, then seeks a new partner. Abby replies that the woman can pursue legal advice from a local attorney, noting fees apply.
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