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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes emphasize brotherly forgiveness drawing on Colossians 3 13 and laments lighthearted topics from summer resorts to water coolers. A Virginia Farm Bureau News item prompts readers with a tax money joke about a Berkeley hippie selling food stamps for profit and cashing in weekly.
A photo essay-like column laments rising visitor numbers to Yellowstone and other parks. It recalls 100 years since Yellowstone's founding, urges stricter limits on roads and new lodging, and warns of future loss of natural beauty if conservation is neglected. It praises Udall's views and urges youth involvement.
A court case highlights tensions in urban living as Mrs. Baxter defends cooking cabbage to scent out neighbors across the hall. Psychologists note hostility rises with crowded space and courts now curb spite fences and excessive nuisances.
A collage of quips on eye color, palmistry, nails, and predictions blends with satirical takes on diplomats and fortune telling. The piece cites statistics on marriage licenses, recalls Columbus and hammock credits for Native Americans, and ends with a mailing address and copyright note for LM Boyd in Fort Worth, 76102.
The moon is between full and last quarter. Morning stars are Venus and Saturn. Evening stars are Mercury Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date fall under Cancer.
Postal and publication notice for Washington Iowa area papers under Inland Daily Press and Iowa Daily Press Assn. Names listed include David Elder editor, William Shannon VP, Charles Morris manager, Robert Shaffer ad control, Leonard Llewellyn production. Circulation rates shown: by carrier 4c weekly, $12 yearly by mail.
Readers submit letters about a postmaster with an unlisted phone number and a harsh abusive method suggested for a child feigning disability. The exchange includes a cold wives club fantasy and Abby’s humorous caution about marriage and personal replies.
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