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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1976
Page
4
Editorial remarks on press freedom, the value of reporting bad news in a democracy, and contrasts with slave nations. Includes reflections on licensing reforms, fraud risks, and a note of praise for Coach Mike White and the Washington girls track team for their achievements and state-level prospects.
The Iowa House backed a Senate bill to issue laminated plastic driver licenses with color photos starting July 1977. Opponents warned of high costs and forgery risks, while supporters say photos enhance identification. cost estimates were presented by Rep. John Brunow.
A Montreal Star piece discusses the health vibe of negative ions in air from showers and other sources. It cites Stanford researchers and a Russian anecdote about ion-rich air. The column then lists local items: mill sale to Huntzinger, W.A. Moore buying City Hat Store, Centennial talk, Miss Maggie Axtell, sanitation reminders, Cole's circus attendance, a supes burn accident, centennial plans for Philadelphia, a cow incident with a child, and the school vacation ending after thirteen weeks.
A compilation of Dear Abby letters and responses reflecting social norms on marriage morals, education, maid of honor expectations, and personal ethics. Includes a note about an illegitimate child in a church wedding, parental honesty, maid of honor travel costs, and assorted reader inquiries with Abby's living-room style guidance.
The piece recalls Papago Indian liquor customs in southern Arizona as a fading tradition where feet were stained with bright colors for a rainmaking ceremony. It notes the annual gathering no longer occurs and describes the old practice with a vivid, local flavor. The column also includes misc items and a short signature line.
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