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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
4
Washington editorial notes consumer advocacy writer Margaret Dana defends service workers against complaints of high charges for brief repairs. It emphasizes the value of training, business costs, and the need for reasonable expectations from consumers in weighing prices and service quality.
A Cedar Valley Times column argues that rushing through life harms charity. It cites a Princeton study where 40 seminarians recorded sermons as a staged victim lay in view. only 16 stopped to help while 24 hurried past, suggesting haste reduces Samaritan acts and may affect longevity.
John McCormally argues against abolishing the property tax urging reform instead. He contends utilities railroads and big industries benefit from loopholes and would oppose higher income tax, while abolition would favor a few at the expense of many. The piece defends keeping a taxed system with targeted relief for the aged and those overextended.
Gerald and Fred formed a toy venture with a fifty fifty split but courts later resolved a dispute over extra wages and working hours. The ABA feature warns that everyday terms like fireproof cash on hand and unmarried often require expert interpretation. A clock tower fund in Glenwood renews downtown improvements with a target of 20 000 to 50 000 dollars.
The Washington Evening Journal lists address at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 with publication hours Monday through Saturday except holidays. It notes staff including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris managing editor Robert Shaffer local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent and outlines carrier and mail subscription rates within and outside Iowa.
Brief column by L. M. Boyd humorously catalogs quirky trivia and wry observations from fashion to wartime regrets. Notes on mares foaling at night, asparagus dislikes, scuba thieves, historic dress styles, epitaphs, a kit instrument, and odd facts about Lake Tahoe, Durban buses, and fashion critique. Address: Fort Worth Texas. Copyright 1971.
Dear Abby advice on family responsibility for an elderly mother, Grace guidance on sharing caregiving among five siblings and societal norms. Also responses on grace at meals, paying for a bridal shower gift, and seating at restaurants. Abby advises equal involvement and polite tolerance of guests customs.
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