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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial reflects on one year since shifting to offset printing. The piece recalls plans from the Conversion Diary, noting improved type, a six column format, better photos, more pages, and rising color usage. It highlights progress from two thirds of a press to full operation and previews further enhancements and a full color local picture.
Willard McCracken of Ainsworth submitted a thoughtful piece to the Journal. Editors chose to publish it as a guest editorial remarking on its quality and wishing for more similar contributions.
Guest editorial reflecting on eleven years in Washington Do. and the benefits of farm ponds. The writer recalls Paul Boettcher and the Soil Conservation Service, terraces, chisel plowing, waterways, and duck lines. He lauds local farmers, pond construction, and avoids runoff by retaining water on farms. A farewell to local personalities, especially pond keeper Charlie Jenkins.
A court held that club management placing chairs on a dance floor created risk and liable for injuries, while noting dancers accept certain dangers. It compared risky dance steps to sports risks and discussed intoxication and footwear contributing to negligence. Written by Will Bernard.
The almanac marks July 20 as the 202nd day of 1972 with 164 to follow and notes celestial events. Sir Edmund Hillary, born July 20, 1919, is highlighted as the first to scale Mount Everest. It recalls 1859 when 1500 fans paid 50 cents to watch Brooklyn vs New York baseball.
Washington Evening Journal publishes regional rates and staff listings. Subscriptions shown: in Washington 50c weekly, in trade area 40c weekly, in Iowa 12 dollars yearly, 6 months 6.50. Washington route 15 yearly, 8 six months. outside Iowa 14 yearly, 7.50 six months.
A 1972 collection by L. M. Boyd surveys amusing facts and quips. It notes a claim about female development in infancy, jokes about domestic power in marriages, long-lived classical musicians, and social curiosities such as geese sexing and Playboy centerfold stats. It ends with a note to mail L. M. Boyd at Fort Worth, Texas.
A reader asks how to handle former boyfriend dinner guests and a risky estate question. Debates about a mixed faith wedding lead to Abby advising compromise church and inclusive guest list while noting contest prize terms.
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