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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1977
Page
12
An Iowa newspaper editorial argues that respect and support for police are crucial after a Des Moines officer’s death. It critiques societal attitudes that vilify cops, notes CB radio culture encouraging traffic law violations, and urges renewed trust in law enforcement as the last line of defense against anarchy.
A gunman assassinated Wesley L. Miller in daylight on the road near West Chester as his wife rode with him. Deputy Humston reports Miller grappled with Lenox Dayton, then a shot fired through the fence killed him. Dayton friends and family deny insults preceded the attack amid past slander disputes. Sheriff Bunker moved to arrest Tom Dayton.
Advice column covers a 22-year-old seeking a roommate who is a 16-year-old boy, concerns about legal issues and housing rights. Other letters discuss miscarriage sensitivity, handling questions about an ex-husband, and responding to gossip about a divorce. Abby cautions legal variance by state and advises compassion balanced with boundaries, plus a note about a published booklet.
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