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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
4
An Iowa column satirically critiques welfare policy as it evolves in California. It notes perceived discrimination against unmarried women and predicts fathers of out of wedlock children may seek benefits, highlighting social tensions and changing welfare incentives.
A Iowa report critiques the state’s redistricting, noting districts split towns and counties, odd precincts like a hog precinct in Ames housing an animal research area, yet still requires polling places and election staff. The commentary questions the balance of population equality with practical voting implementation.
An Iowa newspaper column notes the cruel bycatch of porpoises in commercial tuna fishing. It cites 1970 and 1969 bycatch estimates, praises a new net and backing down technique, and calls for global agreements and stronger international action to protect porpoises amid ongoing slaughter.
Dear Abby fielded letters on moral hypocrisy from a pastor's wife and ole refuse, a wife recounts a chaotic family Thanksgiving and the sulking husband, plus advice on dating an attorney, body donation, and writing help. Abby offers practical pointers and humorous caution.
The Washington Evening Journal details subscription options including by carrier in Washington and nearby areas, with weekly and annual rates for in state and out of state mail, and special rates for the Washington headquarters route. Inclusions cover per week, per year, and monthly terms.
The golden wedding anniversary of Urban and Frances Mellecker was celebrated with a concelebrated Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Nov 19 followed by a buffet at the Knights of Columbus home. The couple, married in 1922, have four children and ten grandchildren. relatives from Iowa and several states attended.
On this date in 1914 actress Mary Martin was born. In 1917 Boys Town was founded near Omaha. In 1953 the NYSE offered installment plan purchases. In 1958 Our Lady of Angels Church fire killed 93 children and three nuns. In 1965 the Havana Miami airlift began after talks with Fidel Castro.
The article presents a bridge deal where South fails to take a key safety play. West leads hearts, declarer wins Easts king and returns a club. South must duck Easts king of hearts at trick one to avoid a forced defeat. instead, he takes the king and loses to West who cashes three hearts and ends the contract.
A collage of quotes and trivia from LM Boyd including Jumpers of Russia a religious sect that leaps from rafters during services and other tidbits about marriages tape recorders vast riches and memory tricks Also notes on state laws taxes bread science and a mail address in Fort Worth Texas Copyright 1972 LM Boyd
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