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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
4
A Washington Iowa editorial argues prayer udders timeless value while warning on the rise of skyjackings. It notes past hijackings inspired copycats and supports stricter passenger and luggage screening by electronic means to curb risks despite privacy concerns and travel costs.
The Iowa legislature debates granting full adult status at age eighteen, including liquor purchases, while voting and other rights are already allowed. Observers note contradictions between permissive rights and welfare protections, warning of a lengthy adjustment as laws adapt to true adulthood.
Senator Ribicoff proposed scrapping all anti poverty programs and bureaus and evenly distributing 31 billion dollars to those below the poverty line. He argued each family of four would gain about 4800 dollars, removing poverty, while noting the plan would cut bureaucratic jobs.
President Nixon plans a Feb 21 trip to Peking to meet China's leaders, aiming to begin normalizing relations after 22 years of isolation. The discussions could shape regional power dynamics, influence U S policy toward Taiwan, and affect ties among the United States, China, Russia, and Japan.
A collage of Dear Abby advice columns dealing with age perception relationships and in laws contrasts with an analysis of China US relations. The piece notes Kissinger and Chou Enlai shaping a potential four power balance and Nixon's upcoming Peking visit amid public expectations.
A 1971 L M Boyd column surveys quick trivia on art history the Model T slogan and measurement units. It notes first names for Dante Alighieri Raphael Santi Rembrandt and Michelangelo Buonarroti and mentions fantasy units like a firkin and a cord. It ends with an address and copyright line.
Today February 3 1972 marks Aquarius births Horace Greeley born 1911. In history Woodrow Wilson died 1924 at his Washington home and 1966 saw a Soviet unmanned moon landing.
An ABA public service piece notes courts uphold valid wills despite age related frailties but warn extreme old age may render a person incompetent. It cites cases of a 90 year old and an 86 year old whose wills were questioned and stresses wills as preferred transfers to avoid taxes, feuds, and admin costs. It ends with Better late than never, by Will Bernard, 1972.
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