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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1972
Page
9
Laurence C. Smith argues higher education remains vital amid open admissions debates and job-market shifts. He notes studies show college graduates earn more, vote more, and engage in communities, urging persistence in education to avoid long-term handicaps despite short-term underemployment.
Dear Abby columns reveal a troubled wife who allowed her husband to “write his own ticket” and now suffers daily with a girlfriend visit. Readers debate shoplifting responsibility, dog etiquette at dinners, and abortion law guidance, with blunt, humorous responses from Abby and Missourian.
Two bags of rare mineral samples were stolen from researcher Paul Desautels of the University of Paris as he left Philadelphia. The haul included kuzite redgar and a blue lapis lazuli crystal. Desautels said the minerals have no commercial value but are scientifically worth at least 15000 dollars and cannot be replaced.
A collection of quick trivia and quips from L M Boyd notes includes how many husbands would admit wives have faults, duck feather quips, Ghana child names meaning weekdays, a tattoo removal claim, whale dreaming, Helena giggling law, beard whiskers daily, Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon's name change, and a 1951 Mississippi ice storm.
The annual Pack 54 Blue and Gold Banquet was held Monday night at the United Presbyterian Church in Keota. Rev. David Reeves gave the blessing and Ron Weber, Cub Master, introduced guests including special guest Mrs. Tressie Schreckengast. Certificates and pins were awarded to numerous Cubs by Cub Master Weber.
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