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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa readers see a cautionary editorial on the earthquake watch near Hollister California. The piece explains scientists detect micro quakes and issue a tentative forecast for a major event within about two years, hoping for reliable prediction advances.
Iowa legislators are urged to pass a branding statute after a Bureau of Criminal Investigation report cites rising livestock rustling losses. Nebraska already has branding laws and Iowa’s 1973 losses are projected between three and five million dollars as rustling exploits grow with meat prices. Horse theft could rise if profits justify it.
A health roundup covers risks of semi permanent lashes including allergy and eye injury risks with glue choices, plus cautions on contact lens wear. It reports a study showing IUDs outperforming the pill in contraceptive effectiveness, and outlines teenager menstrual cramps management advised by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A weather lull prompts a local man to publish a list of rainy day activities. The guide encourages families to search for winter overshoes and try indoor projects to pass the damp spell with simple, practical ideas.
Dear Abby column recounts Hung defending civic duty despite her husband urging avoidance. It urges standing for jury service as a core public duty and links refusal to tyranny with historical rights. The exchange includes other reader questions about social etiquette and wedding attire.
In the U S v Switzerland bridge match, Jordan Robinson as North-South pursued seven notrump after a Gerber sequence. He cashed spades, hearts, and clubs to learn West held one diamond, then finessed diamonds for the 2,220-point win while the Swiss at six notrump fell short by failing to test side suits.
LM Boyd notes a British physician study suggesting earlier retirement may extend life. A doctor quitting at 65 adds about two years, while stopping at 60 could yield roughly 13 more years. The column also surveys various bits from humor to social trends and mail the author.
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