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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes reflect on the Centennial as a refreshing result of obedience and community effort. Three types of people are described, with praise for organizers, participants, and spectators. Weather held for the parade, three days of events were enjoyable, and the community’s effort is lauded. Financial outcome remains to be tallied.
A force described as more powerful than armies, unseen and relentless, steals billions yearly, wrecks homes and jobs, spares no one, and casts a shadow over every field. It lurks everywhere, breeds sickness and death, yet many ignore it as they fail to take precautions.
In a championship four deal South star Tim Seres from Australia turned a risky spade lead into a stunning victory. After West opened with two spades, Seres won with an extraordinary dummy spade ruff, then controlled diamonds and trumps to finish in four hearts. A textbook defense shift nearly derails him.
Washington debate centers on a pending flat ban as Sen Scherle cites that 5500 pounds of liver containing the hormone would be needed for a single 5 mg dose. He notes human medical use doses run 2.5 to 15 mg weekly and urges FDA authority to set safe levels due to impact on cheaper meat gains. The article critiques the action as insufficient and calls for more information before restricting hormone use.
Abigail Van Buren advises a writer who supplements income by serving wealthy clients. A famous patron offers secondhand items in exchange for services, prompting the adviser to request cash payment. The column also contains a reader disagreeing with Abby on student class notes and references.
A 1972 LM Boyd column surveys affectionate wives names and reader jokes. It lists sample nicknames like Noodles Little Evil Skunky Beer Bigfoot and Sweet-O-Pig, then poses queries about perfumes Russia Nixon martinis ant hints and a $24 1/2 percent interest vignette.
In a 1972 Washington Evening Journal column Abby advises a widow to remove her wedding rings to signal she is available, and suggests a graduation invitation note reading no gifts. A reader asks about gift etiquette for graduation, and Abby offers practical advice and a path to Abby's booklet.
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