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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
4
The column explains why aphorisms go in cycles of repetition and triteness, citing Milton and ancient sources while noting nothing is truly original. It then shifts to a discussion about drug use among youth, arguing much of the writing on the topic is speculative and that the problem seems linked to broader campus and youth trends.
A physician argues that youth drug abuse and sexual promiscuity reflect broader pressures from parents teachers and society. He cites cases from stomach aches to ulcers and mental strain, urging adults to listen to youngsters with patience and set consistent guidelines while acknowledging the world has changed since prior generations.
Dear Abby advises the mother to give the letter to her daughter and work on rebuilding trust, stressing that censoring mail is wrong. Readers share frustrations about pregnancies and funeral flowers, urging signed, traceable cards and better handling of condolences.
The almanac marks March 9 1972 as the 69th day of the year with the moon between last quarter and new phase. It lists long strike terms in 1947 with UAW and Case, a 1963 West German coal mine disaster and Svetlana Stalin’s 1967 defection. It notes Vespucci born 1451 and includes a Coolidge quote about public safety and strikes.
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