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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
4
In a Washington Iowa edition from May 22 1972 an editorial notes Hebrews 922 on sin and Calvary as the law’s remedy. It contrasts government worry over population with citizens' focus on governance and ends by praising voting rights in a democracy.
A column riffs on language peculiarities and contrasts while a policy critique argues Iowa should expand highway patrols rather than rely on motor vehicle inspections. It notes NHTSA data, Iowa’s 5.25 inspection law, and proposes a $5 per vehicle sales tax to fund more troopers.
The Moscow summit amid U S Soviet naval tension at Haiphong. The Kremlin labels the blockade illegal and dangerous while offering no public move to counter. Nixon signals flexibility on Vietnam terms but keeps the door open for summit in Moscow. Kissinger hints at stern action without jeopardizing talks.
A selection of readers share quirky and memorable marriage proposals and engagements from the past. Entries mention written notices, ring choices, shotgun jokes, blood tests, and last minute rushes, with a closing note on Abby's advice service.
A collection of quirks and trivia by L M Boyd touching acne myths, Ben Franklin guitar work with pretty girls, Pan inspiration for panic, Daniel Boone’s coon skin cap, the horse Reckless in Korea, Fort Knox robberies, sex birth order jokes, and migratory bird sleep habits.
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