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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1972
Page
4
A Washington Iowa column mixes a meditation on Peace through a fictional Bigamy President with reflections on civic responsibility. It recalls capital punishment debates, cites Percy Lainson’s stance, and notes calls for swifter, certain punishment for terrorists and other serious crimes, questioning deterrence and justice.
Mrs Cletus Yoder returns to Richland after ten day visit with son-in-law and daughter Clark and Mary Holmes in San Diego California. She traveled with her aunt Mrs T R Downey of Long Beach. Local society notes include retirements at Pekin schools and church events with brief social details.
A reader defends the Washington Journal praising its community welfare focus and acknowledges the paper’s role in reflecting local growth. The letter refers to Dr. David Hammond’s speech on Washington’s future and commends the newspaper’s editorial stance.
The Washington Evening Journal is published at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 by Elder Shannon Co Inc. It operates Monday through Saturday after noons with holiday exceptions and offers various carrier and mail subscription rates including 50 cents per week by carrier in Washington 40 cents in the surrounding area and annual mail rates ranging from 12 to 15 dollars within Iowa and higher rates outside Iowa.
Readers seek guidance on sharing past relationships with a serious partner. Abby advises keeping prior details private, focusing on present integrity, while other letters discuss meter maids, in law financial help, gift obligations in marriage, and health worries about brass instruments.
A collage of observations covers harpists stereotypes, sexual politics, medical textbook trends, and fashion on stairs. It notes most harpists are women, asks about a sexual context, and cites a University of Oklahoma study on stock market success. It also mentions anatomy book trends and hand washing styles.
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