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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1972
Page
4
Editorials from Washington Iowa discuss forgiveness and change while lampooning the idea of a brok en brotherhood. It cites a reader’s irritation at drivers who disrespect crosswalks and notes the AMA and engineering job scares as fallacies, calling for practical solutions to doctor and teacher shortages.
The piece criticizes the American Medical Association calling it a trade association and notes it worries about an oversupply of doctors despite a current shortage, questioning why the worry exists and implying concern about future physician availability.
In Science, Cesare Emiliani reports Caribbean sediment cores indicate climate has swung warm and cold more often than four long ice ages in a million years. He warns human impact via deforestation and pollution could hasten a new ice age within a few thousand years unless balance is restored.
A 1 year old discharged a rifle causing injury to a friend, prompting a damage suit against the father. The court found negligence for leaving a dangerous weapon accessible. The piece surveys parental liability with gun safety, BB guns, and imprudence, citing cases where toys and common objects were or were not held liable. It notes broad public service style and lists a 1972 syndicate column.
Dear Abby recalls a chaotic wedding journey ending with ten years of marriage and four front teeth restored. The couple faced flats, a car strike, lost luggage, a sick elbow, and a missing denture before a joyful vows moment. The note emphasizes choosing humor over tragedy.
Washington Evening Journal reports a reader dilemma about handling wedding invitations when funds are tight. Abby advises accepting only invitations to those with special closeness, declining others, and giving inexpensive gifts a book of poetry with a personal inscription as a treasured gesture.
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