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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1972
Page
4
A compilation of commentary from Washington Iowa papers includes reflections on local life and humor. Topics touch on community income, civic ambition, a anecdote about a reporter, and debates over renaming the Skunk River with Indian or elite terms. The piece notes river geography and cultural views, including a quip about a quiz show memory of the Skunk River.
Washington County Attorney John E Baldrige says a May 27 1972 news release did not reference any Kalona or Washington County resident or group. The Journal reporter added the caption and paragraphs showing his observations opinions or conclusions. The statements do not reflect the County Attorney views.
Dear Abby columns describe multiple letters about forgiveness in marriage. Several husbands are praised for understanding and forgiving infidelity while others caution about the cost of prolonged trials. The note offers Abby’s guidance and optional paid personal replies.
A bridge column notes luck factors in two-table deals. South opens 1NT and, via Stayman, finds a six spade contract that proves unbeatable at one table but collapses at another, illustrating the role of chance in duplicate bridge. Tomorrow: Card reading.
On May 30 notable events include the 1431 Rouen execution of Joan of Arc at 19, the 1937 Republic Steel strike bloodshed in South Chicago with 10 dead and 90 wounded, the 1964 Indy 500 crash deaths of Eddie Sachs and Dave McDonald, and 1968 Novotny ousted in Czechoslovakia paving liberalization efforts later halted by Soviet troops. Cornelia Otis Skinner was born in 1901.
L M Boyd surveys quirky takes from scientists on trout bait and evolution. He riffs on voter turnout, GI policy beneficiaries, and a trivia peek at the ancient Sybarites, ending with a local contact line and copyright note.
Washington Evening Journal is published in Washington Iowa at 111 North Marion Ave by Elder Shannon & Co Inc. It lists staff including David Elder president editor and business manager and William Shannon vice president advertising director. It notes subscription rates by carrier and mail within Iowa and outside Iowa and outlines associated newspaper affiliations.
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