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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
4
The Washington Observer editorial reflects on trust versus skepticism, praising the value of faith in people. It cites a long view of human interaction, concluding that those who trust others are generally happier and less betrayed than perpetual cynics. The piece closes with a nod to the 1972 commencement address.
John McCormally analyzes a shift in American humor as audiences grow sensitive to jokes about race and class. He notes the Teamsters rejecting a hostile portrayal in Focus magazine while recalling past tolerant tastes. The piece warns liberal self censorship could dull entertainment and culture.
A letter to the Journal condemns X rated films and beer outlets in Washington. The author urges local leaders to ban questionable movies and pornographic literature, arguing they harm youth and contradict Ten Commandments. She calls for mature adults to restore moral community standards.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists contact info and publishing details. It notes publication hours Monday through Saturday and prices by carrier and mail, plus staff roles such as David Elder president editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director.
A UPI overview explains how the United States, exporting about 43 billion dollars of goods and importing the same amount, depends on global trade for jobs and living standards. It notes materials, foods, and manufactured products drawn from many countries, and cites job figures linked to exports while highlighting the broad scope of trade in the economy.
In a seven hearts contract South probes adverse shape after an opening spade lead. A sequence stacks trump management and forced East to reveal a two clubs and heart void, ensuring the contract. The observer’s caution avoids a diamond finesse and yields a successful trump squeeze outcome.
A column explores quirky lore from the track about nicknames for horses such as a “Charley” for a lame horse and references to Incitatus, superstition among track grooms, a digression on elephants, and jokes about modern professions. It closes with an address for Lt. M. Boyd in Fort Worth and a 1972 copyright note.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on a 23 year old son living with a 28 year old divorcee with a child. The parents fear financial cutoffs but are urged to accept the mature adult relationship to keep their son. The column also includes a adoptive parent’s note about judging imperfect children and a response from No Orchids for Me in Minneapolis.
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