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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1972

Page

4

Soft water study links to heart disease risk findings

Dr. George W. Comstock presented a Johns Hopkins study at the Sixth International Water Quality Symposium showing lower death rates from heart disease among white men aged 45 to 64 who drink soft water in western Maryland. He cautioned that many variables influence results and urged more research on trace elements in water.

Washington, D.C Maryland George W. Comstock Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health Comstock

End to Vietnam talks unlikely amid Le Duc Tho comments

South Vietnam said Le Duc Tho returned to Paris with no hope for a quick settlement. He repeated demands cited as unacceptable by Saigon, while Hanoi pushes for capitulation or prolonged war and insists on continuing negotiations with the United States.

Paris UPI South Vietnam Hanoi le Duc Tho Vietnam Tho United States Saigon

Iowa journalism school loses ACEJ accreditation

The American Council on Education for Journalism denied accreditation to the University of Iowa Department of Journalism citing cramped quarters heavy teaching loads and insufficient research funding. President Willard Boyd urged patience noting the program’s potential and a 1969 founded department led by Malcolm MacLean who plans to resign as director.

Iowa City UPI American Council On Education For Journalism University of Iowa Department of Journalism ACEJ University of Iowa Willard Boyd Boyd Council Malcolm MacLean MacLean

Antibusing groups fault Senate for stalled progress

Antibusing advocates meeting with White House officials say the Senate will unlikely pass any constitutional amendment against busing or curb court-ordered busing this year. They urge stronger grassroots pressure or campaigns to defeat certain senators to win progress, framing the session with the White House as a success.

Washington UPI U.S. Senate Senate Nixon National Council Against White House

Dear Abby Advice Columns Reflect Insecurities And Etiquette

A 1972 Abby column discusses a reader with insecurities about small breasts and a husband’s gaze at larger bosoms. Other letters cover restaurant cleanliness, theatre table clutter, and a disruptive child at a symphony prompting reader frustration.

Abby

U.S. Egg Production Reaches Record 71.6 Billion in 1971

United States egg production climbs to a record 71.6 billion eggs in 1971, up 2 percent from 70.0 billion in 1970, marking a new high for the industry.

United States

Irritated reader chides parents at church gatherings

A Washington Evening Journal item from May 2 1972 on Page 4 quotes an irate reader from Camp Hill Pennsylvania complaining about crying babies at church events. The letter criticizes parents for bringing children to serious gatherings and questions audience suitability. The note also includes an Abby ad offering confidential STD information and a request to seek medical advice if concerns arise.

Washington Evening Journal Camp Hill

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