Whitcomb Indicates Possible Special Session Over Finance
Gov. Whitcomb signaled a possible special legislative session to address Iowa’s financial problems amid tax debates and deadlock over a general tax increase. Andre asserted the state can live within its means while Whitcomb weighs signing a bill to place auto license branches under state control if constitutional. He warned a $2.5 million court judgment to the teachers retirement fund could trigger a special session and pledged no cuts to pensions or pollution programs, with reductions aimed at general government services.
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Edgar D
Whitcomb
Boone Circuit
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Roger D. Branigin
Inside Story: Aurora Bachelors Nabbed in Leap Year Raid
In Aurora Illinois the so-called powder puff government ordered arrests of bachelors on Leap Year Tuesday. By midday over 2000 men paid fines of five dollars each. Dianna Hartman acting mayor proclaimed Bachelorville and directed police to roundup all single men. Some confessed to bachelor status and were fined. others appeared before Judge Jane Strombers in a mock court and were fined three dollars. Proceeds benefited the Aurora Heart Fund.
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Aurora
Ill
Yea Dianna Hartman
Bachelorville
Jane Strombers
Aurora Heart Fund
Indiana and Ohio State Triumphs Highlight Busy Hoosier Week
Indiana Upsets Michigan to cap a dramatic college basketball night while Ohio State cruises past Illinois 103 to 70. Blue Shield reports show doctors charged up to 500 million in excessive fees nationwide last year. The Senate rejects an antibusing amendment, signaling a cautious win for desegregation advocates. AUS jet roars 40 miles into North Vietnam to strike radar. Doctor suspended after the deaths of 200 mental patients. Washington extends satellite talks as Europe braces for assurance. Top Court Eyes Ecology as pollution battles loom. New Arrivals and Accent on Youth columns anchor the page alongside stock markets and classifieds.
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Blue Shield
Nixon wins bipartisan support for China trip invitation
President Nixon secured substantial bipartisan backing from House and Senate leaders for his China mission and revealed that Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott have been invited to visit Peking. Ziegler said no new commitments were made and the leaders may travel together when convenient.
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Nixon
China
Senate
Peking
White House
House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Enegier
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Chou En-lai
Mansfield
Max Rine
Scott
Ziegler
Chou
Shanghai
U.S
Te Capitol
Bipatisan
Marshall Green
Tokyo
Vietnam
Taiwan
Montana
Committeemen Hopefuls Face Filing Errors After Boundary Shifts
In Madison County Anderson Township area changes create 27 precincts from 17, with Pipe Creek Township reorganization dividing districts. Candidates must refile by March 2 at the county clerk, as new precincts affect precinct committeemen posts to be filled ahead of the May 2 primary.
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Anderson Township
Herald
Board of ‘County Commissioners
Pipe Creek Township
Board of County Commissioners
Anderson City
Edgewood
River Forest
Woodlawn Heights
Country Club Heights
County Election Board
Madison County
Myron Seubert
Wayne Huffman
Heating Board Awaits Fuel For New Licensing Board
The Anderson heating and air conditioning board approved 11 license applications under the August ordinance and aims to license 40 to 60 operators by April 1. The council will seek a $7500 appropriation to hire a fulltime inspector, enabling inspections and enforcement with fines up to $100 daily for violations. The ordinance targets defective work, with enforcement expected to curb overcharges and ensure proper permits and inspections.
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Anderson
Board of Heating and
Dean Dunbar
Anderson Herald
City Fire Or Electrical Departments
Madison County Heating and Cooling Association
Leap Year Temperatures Stretch From Central Plains To Atlantic States
Leap day warmth marked a record Tuesday across the central plains to the Atlantic states. Anderson reported 69 degrees as February highs rarely reach 69 in the month, with leap year babies and families noting Feb 29 births and celebrations. Two Anderson children will claim Feb 29 birthdays while families in other states also mark rare double leap year birthdays and related anecdotes.
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Central Plains
Atlantic States
Anderson
M David Folsom
Third St
Don Fisher
Fifth St
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John
Denver
United Fund Honors Top County Workers At Awards Dinner
The Madison County United Fund celebrated surpassing its 1971 goal of 720000 with a Tuesday dinner at the Senior Citizens Center. Awards went to Mrs. Robert Quinn and Joe Arena for Outstanding Citizenship, and to Howard Miller of Warner Press Inc and David Bucove of Anderson Public Library for notable support. Eleven agencies earned Excellence and special awards recognized donors and division leaders, with new president Robert Miller succeeding Leo Babb.
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Madison County United Fund
Senior Citizens Center
Robert Quinn
Joe Arena
Mental Health Association
Howard Miller
Warner Press, Inc
David Bucove
Anderson Public Library
American Red Cross
Boy Scou
Girl Scouts
Wilson Boys Club
Ymca of
Anderson
Elwood
YWCA
United Fund
Anderson Day
Salvation Army
Association For the Retarded
John Challe
St. John's Hospital
Michael Lawler
Delco Remy
Guide Lamp
General Motors Corporation
Chaille
Perry House
Carl Dobos
Charles Hardy
Robert Miller
Leo Babb
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