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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorials reflect on summer slowdowns in local projects the Schoonover building and Presbyterian church construction progress and road paving. The piece contrasts slower outdoor work with larger pages and more ads boosting the Journal size while urging readers to read amidst busy summer routines.
Good turnout is expected tomorrow as a primary election offers competition with two or more candidates in most races. Voters are drawn by the contest and the chance to choose party nominees for the fall general election.
The piece argues public opinion polls failed in this year's Democratic presidential race harming the reputation of pollsters. It cites McGovern's mispredictions in California and a broader public distrust of poll findings, labeling polls and PR as overrated rackets that mislead voters.
Abigail Van Buren writes about adoption delays, infant availability, and diverse options including mixed-race, Korean, and orphanage children. The column also answers readers on self images, return addresses on sympathy notes, and proper mailing etiquette.
Readers report expanded delivery with increased daily papers and extended home delivery service. The move aims to boost readership and provide broader coverage of local events and national news to subscribers.
A 1972 column notes readers in various eras praised beauty from northern Italy to Thailand and now Chile. It cites pilots claiming Chilean women surpass others in allure and includes a miscellany of humor and trivia on pop culture.
Office addresses and phone numbers for law firms and doctors in Livingston Iowa area. Includes Day Meeker Bates Attorneys. Morrison Morrison Lloyd. Wright Attorney. Dr M L Tweeton and Dr J R Bissland Chiropractor. Production Credit Association office. Maplewood Manor Nursing Home contact. general almanac notes for July 31 1972 and historical highlights.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists publication details, staff roles including Elder Shannon & Co. Inc as publisher and David Elder as president editor, with advertising management and production leads. Subscription rates are shown for local and mail delivery and Washington area routes.
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