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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
4
The June 8, 1971 Washington Iowa Evening Journal laments the slaughter of 25 migrant workers in California. It condemns the lack of public notice for the victims, compares the murders to natural disasters, and highlights society’s failure to miss or mourn the lives lost.
A letter argues against a state lottery, citing demoralization of the poor and long odds to end lotteries, referencing Ohio New York and Louisiana. Another Iowa letter urges timely clipping of set aside acres to protect seed and bird habitat, proposing a flushing bar to aid pheasants.
A lighthearted survey notes dating meaning varies by perspective, while eye placement in animals linked to temperaments. It cites a California study on due dates accuracy, shifts in public annoyances, and quirky Q and A on medical tools, stage lighting, and baby delivery myths. The piece ends noting 13 percent of couples sleep separately, per furniture makers.
London reports Dr. Irwin Lubowe of New York Medical College warns that excessive hair loss in women is a medical disorder with serious psychological effects. He notes the incidence is rising rapidly and calls for thorough dermatologic and endocrinologic treatment research.
A wildcat pension strike by New York City workers, including sewage treatment staff and bridge tenders, halted operations at 11 of 13 plants and caused about 1.3 billion gallons of untreated sewage daily. By 11 a.m. EDT 8,000 of 122,000 union members were idle as pension talks stalled in committee and city traffic shifted to public transit.
The Washington Evening Journal is published in Washington Iowa at 111 North Marion Ave. It lists staff including David Elder president and editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director. Subscription rates show carrier and mail options with prices in and outside Iowa.
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