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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial notes Boy Scouts of America will drop the word boy and update uniforms and advancement. Inner city programs expand to teach practical skills and merit badges in areas like electronics, mass transit and even animal bites. Den Mothers gain flexibilities as Explorer program extends to age 14. Oath remains the core guide.
The California primary produced a winner take all result for McGovern, despite party reforms toward proportional delegates. The piece critiques the raw winner take all system and the electoral college, noting Nixon backing for a popular election plan that stalled in the Senate, with reforms remaining overdue after anticipated July and August battles.
In Seattle a billboard joke about lights drew backfire as Boeing layoffs hit the economy. A second sign sponsored by local businesses and officials counters that Seattle still has work, with a city task force promoting prospects in Japan trade and Alaska access. Boeing hiring resumes amid unemployment concerns.
A 1972 LM. Boyd column mixes trivia and quotes on drinking, boardwalk origin, twin beds in North Carolina motels, and sociable topics. It surveys hair gold content, wage take home for working wives, loan-company rejections, color psychology for courting, and circus history.
Bridge deal summary notes North-South vulnerable with West as dealer. Card sequence shows auction and play details including choices at likely trick outcomes and potential contracts. Named players not fully specified. contains standard contract bridge notation and card ranks from the deal.
In Cincinnati 1972, Barry Crane and Dr. John Fisher tied Merle Tom and Matt Granovetter for first after a battle in the final round. Crane as West opened with spades, North doubled five spades, and the final result left Granovetter down 2,600 points as the event closed with a notrump double.
A teenager seeks help for suspected sexually transmitted disease and fears parents. Abby directs to county health services for confidential testing, offers to arrange a clinic visit, and urges immediate action. Also discussed are a bride’s snubbed sister in law and a wife’s objection to a nude painting at home. Abby advises open dialogue and shared decision making.
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