Editorials urge billboard bans in Iowa politics
A Washington Iowa column applauds gubernatorial candidates Franzenburg and Jepsen for halting billboard advertising. It notes Jepsen spent 51000 on billboards, questions political motives, and urges Burlington to follow suit amid urban renewal plans to remove signage.
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Paul Franzenburg
Roger Jepsen
Franzenburg
Ecology
Jepsen
Des Moines
Robert Ray
Burlington
Interstates Safer, Iowa Finds Fewer Traffic Deaths
A 1971 Iowa safety report shows interstates 80 29 and 35 record about one death per 100 million miles, while lesser roads have 4.7 deaths per 100 million miles. The study underscores benefits of controlled access interstates in reducing fatalities.
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Iowa Safety Department
Listen to our Legislators February 21 1972
A letter to the editor urges citizens to follow WOI radio broadcasts of the Iowa legislature from the Statehouse. It notes Representative Herb Campbell and Senator Stephens, discusses conservation, pollution, and environmental concerns, and praises local clean up efforts to inspire broader civic action.
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WOI
Statehouse
Iowa State University
Senate
House of Representatives
Herb Campbell
Senator Stephens
Herb
Resources and Environment Committee
Rachel
Nose shapes and radical genes change generations
A lighthearted survey notes that genetic factors influence nose shapes across generations and suggests radical genes produce more spectacular noses while conservative genes yield straighter ones. The piece frames this as a scientific fact about evolving facial features.
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Edmond Rostand
Remarried Couples Try For Happiness In Second Union
Nancy Kankakee Illinois recalls her father Wayne L. Davis. A general question on remarriage after divorce probes happiness of both spouses. A study of 200 marriage pairs found about half reported happiness the second time around, while the rest remain unsure.
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Kankakee
Ill
Wayne L. Davis
Dear Abby Retort Reminds of 1912 Country Dance Tale
In rhyming quip style, a reader recalls a country dance where a friend warned about gossiping about a girl. Abby guides that a true gentleman should draw his own conclusions and avoid judging others based on rumors.
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Abby
Laud
van Buren
Sylvia’s extraordinary heart lead shocks duplicate players
In a club duplicate, Sylvia West led the king of hearts against four spades, ignoring the partner's bid. The play unravels as East ruffs, clubs are cashed, and Sylvia seals the hand with a sequence that defeats South’s contract. Tomorrow: An extraordinary play.
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Sylvia
Declarer
South
East
Soviet aims to drill world depth hole in Azerbaijan
The Soviet Union plans a nine mile deep bore in the Kura River Valley Azerbaijan to explore earth crust layers and oil content. Scientists led by Ali Alizade of the Baku institute expect heat and pressure zones with minerals and metals along the whole route. Four nine mile wells may be drilled in Baltic states Azerbaijan Caspian lowlands and possibly far eastern sea areas.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Kura River
Azerbaijan
Turkey
Iran
Ali Alizade
Izvestia
Alizade
Baku
United States
Phillips Petroleum Co
Pecos County
Tex
Baltic States
Caspian
Sea of Japan
Kurile Islands
February 22 historical highlights and figures
Today marks the 53rd day of 1972 and Washingtons birth day. notable events include the 1819 treaty transferring Florida from Spain, and Franklin Woolworth opening his first five cent store in Utica New York. Lord Baden Powell born 1857 links to Boy Scouts origins.
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United Press International
Washington
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Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts of
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Florida
United States
Spain
Franklin Woolworth
Utica
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Washington Evening Journal notices and pricing schedule
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff titles and offices including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, and Charles Morris as managing editor. It details circulation rates by carrier and mail for Washington and surrounding areas, Iowa and beyond, with annual and half-year options.
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Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Ector
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
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