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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
4
In Washington Iowa on December 13 1973 an editorial defends Christmas commerce arguing early shopping reflects genuine generosity not greed. It contrasts consumer activity with the season's religious meaning and asserts giving remains central while worries about over commercialization are unfounded.
Fairfield Ledger notes judge Pierre G Lundberg resigns after five years on the bench to resume law practice at age 47. He cites inability to live on 37000 a year and save for five children's education, with taxes and home costs reducing an expected 55000 annual income. He would be among the top earners if he did.
LM Boyd surveys a bachelor who is bald and another with bad teeth. Researchers argue teeth are a stronger turnoff than baldness, while noting pipe makers use about a half ounce of tobacco daily.
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