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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial reflects on air pollution mail lists and a city questionnaire asking residents for input. It urges realistic tax considerations, prioritizes city services, and invites thoughtful, constructive responses to improve council communication and local governance. It notes potential budget constraints and the value of citizen feedback.
The piece notes identical mailing to Republicans and Democrats as campaign letters end and holiday offers begin. It questions data sources for names and recalls credit card mailings and merchandise pitches. The tone is reflective on consumer privacy and unwanted solicitations.
Ames Daily Tribune notes rising bicycle rider deaths with 850 in 1971 per National Safety Council and AAA estimates of 3600, urging riders to follow road rules. Recommendations include signaling, yielding to pedestrians, riding single file, keeping lights working, and maintaining control with hands on handlebars.
To the editor we extend thanks for the November 20 editorial on Election Night At The Movies. We are glad you enjoyed and approved this Iowa Educational Broadcasting Public Television Center message from Des Moines.
Almanac notes Monday is day 344 of 1972 with a brief on moon phases and morning stars Mercury Venus Mars Saturn and Jupiter. It references Lillian Russell birthdate and historical events from 1942 WPA liquidation 1946 UMW fine 1965 Gemini 7 launch 1971 India East Pakistan war.
A Massachusetts reader shares how a husband leaves all planning to his wife, sparking Abby's questions. Readers respond with personal tales of unequal sharing, demands for fair dating efforts, and calls for better mutual effort in marriage.
Child development experts Louise Bates Ames and Joan Ames Chase explain self esteem rests on “I am lovable” and “I am worthwhile.” Set reasonable goals for children, avoid harsh judgments after failure, and model balanced expectations. Praise is crucial. start with achievable aims for family and self. For more information contact Today's Health Magazine in Chicago.
Bridge story recounts Ira Rubin of Paramus New Jersey using a false-ten deception to thwart declarer in a 1971 world championship playoff. Rubin ducks heart lead, then with a ten for good measure misleads, prompting a doomed diamond sequence for the declarer. Tomorrow: Looking ahead.
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