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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
4
An editorial note reflects on Psalm 149:2 stressing God’s creative power and love and salvation for those who trust Him. It also includes a quirky local tip about using bricks to save water and warns to choose the right brick to avoid plumbing issues.
A fragmented note hints at rising costs as inflation impacts everyday goods, with a colorful aside about a rat in a groove and feathers and down prices. The passage edits toward a satirical, economic mood reflecting uncertain times.
A reader asks the newspaper for the origin of the old Washington town signs claiming it was the Cleanest City in Iowa. The paper invites memory of residents to provide year of erection, the designer of the slogan, and any truth behind the claim.
A Cherry Hills city council meeting featured a young woman proposing a brick in each toilet tank to conserve water. The council approved the plan and purchased 17,000 hardened bricks, a quirky but practical idea framed as a bold conservation measure.
The Wednesday’s Journal reports inked error as four rolls of canary yellow newsprint arrived two inches wider than ordered. Our press accommodated the wider rolls, but pages displayed an extra inch of margin, giving the paper an odd look.
A missionary writes from Washington about long residency since 1952 noting warm community traits. He recalls friendly greetings, courteous officials, helpful postal service, and understanding teachers, while acknowledging occasional mistakes. He plans to travel to Africa again, bringing his impressions home in future years.
In a notrump response to a takeout double expect 17 18 points and caution about spade bids. A raise to two hearts can be right. three hearts is promising. Pass shows no extra values. four hearts jump to game despite possible poor partner hands. Evaluating tricks matters more than point counts.
A collage of curiosities from L M Boyd including animal trivia about polar bears and parrots, infant salt intake, a 1659 Christmas ban, Alexander the Great, candy roots, rain age, Wadlow birth weight guesses, manna theories, ancient dogs names Gazelle Black and Firepot, plus a Fort Worth mailing address and 1972 copyright notice.
A reader urges Abby to inform the public about Planned Parenthood and Family Planning services available to people of childbearing age without regard to residence race or marital status. They note free help for those who cannot pay and advocate readers seek counseling or supplies at local clinics to promote planned births and happier futures.
The entry lists daily facts for Friday December 8 1972 including zodiac signs Eli Whitney birth date Washington Delaware crossing Lincoln reconstruction plan AFL founded 1886 Taiwan relocation. It also notes a hobbyist in Princeton collecting insulators and old telephones.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists headquarters at 111 North Marion Ave and details subscription rates by carrier and mail, including in town and outside Iowa options. The paper credits Elder Shannon & Co Inc as publishers with staff roles and notes mail and press associations affiliations.
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