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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa October 16 1972 editorial notes reflect seasonal weather humor and public distrust in political maneuvering. It cites Psalm 3 8 as salvation and quotes Bob Feeney mocking politicians for playing politics.
In Washington a bright street light was installed at the intersection of South Ninth Ave and East Polk Street near the calendar factory by the CB&Q railroad tracks, aiding a tricky corner. Adjacent to Washington the county painted white border stripes on the Wayland road, a safety measure praised for night and weather visibility on the near shoulderless curve.
Urbana Iowa volunteers broke ground on a new 30000 dollar steel fire station but a farm fire four miles away interrupted the ceremony. Fire crews returned to continue the event after quickly containing the blaze with only a hog house and corn shelter lost.
Senator Sam J. Ervin argues against a proposed Consumer Protection Agency urging that existing federal agencies should enforce current laws rather than adding another bureaucracy. He says if laws fail, amend or enforce them and fire incompetent officials, calling the bill featherbedding by empire-building bureaucrats.
Printers and newspapermen share a common sympathy for fellow workers in the trade. They understand how easily a typographical blunder can occur and refrain from gloating when another printer must discard an error.
Malvern Leader quotes a column reflecting on social behavior and irony. The piece, clipped from the Faces on Main Street feature, contrasts a courteous man who never returns to a broader social critique. It echoes UPI style commentary.
Public notice style list shows publisher staff names David Elder editor and William Shannon VP. Gries Morris managing editor Shaler advertising. production by Donald Llewellyn. Subscription rates listed by carrier and mail for Washington Iowa and outside state. Addresses and imprint indicate 111 North Marion Ave and Inland Data Press style.
Almanac entry for Monday October 16 1972 notes astrological signs born under Libra and poet Eugene O Neill born on the date. Historic milestones include 1846 ether anesthesia first operation, 1940 steel ban on Japan, 1959 death of George Marshall, and Mets 1969 World Series win. Dairy efficiency shows labor per cow down 11 minutes and output per man hour up 8 percent last year.
In a club game Rubens and East faced a three suit squeeze option. He plays for luck and skill to secure a grand slam after misreading trump distribution, ruffing clubs, and timing finesses to overcome West’s poor discard sequence.
A 1972 LM Boyd column fragment presents quirky Q A exchanges on topics from Longhorn cattle to marriage rites and aviation myths. It includes jokes about brides, love, doctors in flight, and public interest curiosities, concluding with a Fort Worth mailing address and copyright notice.
A reader protests being called nurse and Abby asks for input. A mini poll from Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai reports most nurses are not irked by the title while some prefer first names only with friends. Clinics emphasize pride in nursing and suggest respectful usage.
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