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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
4
A brief meditation cites Psalm 65:2 on praying to a God who understands. It notes the pleasure of prayer and adds a quip that money may not buy happiness, suggesting a checkbook as a guide to Christmas gifting.
A TV night before Apollo XVII featured Once Upon a Mattress and a BBC Revolutionary War program. The moon lander finale moved viewers as W C Fuller’s lifelong philanthropy, funding education for Black boys, is highlighted as lasting good.
A reader urges clergy and laymen to oppose Sunday movie showings. He criticizes church leaders for not acting, suggests peaceful public witness outside theaters, and questions the community’s Christian commitments amid tensions over Sunday openings.
East Texas native W C Fuller moved to Dallas about 25 years ago and built a thriving gardening business, taking full control of his methods and hiring process. He died two weeks ago after creating a $100 000 trust the night before.
An Iowa weekly column muses that lunar settlement would be feasible if essentials like air and water are supplied, alongside a humorous list of acronyms such as IRS and NASA. It invites readers to decode many more acronyms from everyday life and space programs.
The Washington Evening Journal details its publication schedule and staff roles. Rates are listed for in town and out of state subscriptions, with separate prices for Washington headquarters route and outside Iowa.
A 1972 ABA public service article surveys when dog owners face damages liability. It covers strict liability in some states, negligence standards, and cases where owners pay for accidents caused by dogs. It notes outcomes depend on whether the dog caused the crash and the driver’s fault.
Abigail Van Buren offers practical tips for a night owl who wants daytime sleep and energy. The column also collects readers’ Marriage and workplace concerns about living arrangements, dating partners in the home, and a veteran worker recounting age discrimination after reporting harassment.
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