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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial discusses seeking the kingdom of God and promises of provision. It contrasts public disputes on free speech, labor wage gains, and rising food prices prompting a suggestion to freeze prices once farmers’ incomes rise to match unions. Text references Luke 12 31 and cites local news items with humorous asides.
Woodrow Wirsig outlines six shopper rules to protect consumers. Shop in reputable stores, avoid chasing freebies, compare quality and price for major purchases, check a repair service with friends, read contracts before signing installment plans, and file complaints with the BBB or state attorney general if unsatisfied.
Letters recount a six week Florida trip from Ainsworth beginning January 17. The couple visits Tampa Ft Myers and the Keys, meets friends, witnesses a traffic accident rescue and a chilly Pahokee state park moment, finds sea life on beaches, and dines with Roy Nordyke and family in Key West while noting Masonic meeting attendance.
An ABA public service feature explains that passing a worthless check can be a crime only if the writer lacks a reasonable intent that the check will succeed. Cases show the moment of truth at presentation to the bank determines criminal liability, not the moment of writing.
Dear Abby counsels the wife of a psychiatrist to avoid discussing concerns with the partner and instead share her feelings directly with her husband. She warns that talking to the partner could seem improper and suggests honesty to gain reassurance from her spouse.
February 17 1972 is the 48th day of the year. Dorothy Canfield born 1878 is noted. Dear Abby column shares a mother in law prayer parody and readers’ questions. A Florida travel note from the Gypsies mentions a trip toward Orlando and a return to Tampa for the Iowa Picnic on February 17.
The passage highlights Jefferson's 1801 presidential appointment by the House, Burr’s tie and vice presidency, Baltimore’s 1817 gas street lighting, and Alice Roosevelt’s 1906 White House marriage to Nicholas Longworth. It ends with William James on habit and thrills.
A yearly bird census in McKain's Access area near Lake Darling State Park recorded 32 species with 19 hawks, 62 cardinals, and notable shifts from last year including a quail absence and a population spike for red-headed woodpeckers. The writer invites readers to join a winter count themselves.
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