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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1971
Page
4
Editorial notes Earth Day ideas urging action to help the planet and reduce pollution. A humorous anecdote recalls a couple driving to Chicago whose VW was damaged by a zoo elephant, later mistaken by police for a hit-and-run, prompting restitution from the zoo.
Dr Melvin Gingerich recounts a sixteen day Mazatlan vacation along Mexico s west coast. He and his wife describe the fishing city s harbors beaches markets and seaside life including the Shrimp Bucket restaurant and local shell collection while noting long west coast sun and warm weather draws. The piece highlights hotel location a Sunday church service with Quaker visitors and a chance reunion with old classmates during a month stay in Mazatlan.
The Mid-Prairie Education Association offers a $200 scholarship to a graduating senior. Students must submit applications to the Scholarship Committee, chaired by Mr Hall. Criteria include average scholarship, financial need, good character, citizenship, and interest in teaching. forms due by April 16.
A fragmentary column skeins through quirky notes on housing and cooking costs in Italy and the United States. It touches on television ownership versus bathrooms, baby food jars, chicken theory, and everyday domestic curiosities. The piece also notes shifting marriage ages and a humorously tangential Q&A about travel and translation lengths.
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