Tourism Drives Iowa Economy Says Study
A travel study by the Iowa Development Commission reports out of state tourists spent 371 million dollars in Iowa in 1972, with total tourism spending reaching 658 million. State local and federal tax gains rise, personal income grows, and tourism is seen as a key future industry for Iowa. Chuck Snook of the commission notes tourism could top all sectors. Forest City and Shafar Industries are cited in regional involvement.
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Iowa Development Commission
Lewis Copeland
University of Tennessee
Chuck Snook
North Lowa
Forest City
Shafar Industries
Bullheads Stocked at Florence Park Boost Fishing Prospects
Conservation Officer Wilfred Macheak reports 800 to 1,000 bullheads stocked at Florence Park this week. The yearly state program aims to enhance fishing by stocking the small lake with adult bullheads, followed by weeks of angling activity as fish acclimate.
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Wilfred Macheak
Florence Park
State Conservation Commission
Iowa counties set for salaries rise under new bill
The Capitol News Letter reports that both Iowa legislative chambers approved a bill to raise county official pay on a population based scale. Most officers would gain about 1806 dollars, with totals exceeding two million for increases across auditors treasurers recorders clerks sheriffs county attorneys and supervisors, and starting 1975 counties will set their own salaries via a five member compensation commission.
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House
Senate
Donald Doyle
Dsloux City
Iowa compensation panel and rail job plan emerge in sessions
The text outlines a county compensation commission proposed to review elective county officers’ pay with January 1976 start and July 1 implementation if approved by the board of supervisors, plus a group insurance option for several county officials. It discusses a rail job program in Iowa to employ high school students by cleaning tracks, funded at about 1.4 million dollars and potential 1,000 jobs. It also covers a sweeping 1973 election law reform bill advancing to the Senate, including statewide voter registration by July 4, 1975 and extending several statewide offices to four-year terms beginning 1974. Grassley expresses concerns about spending recommendations, citing ADC funding and tax implications.
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Iowa
Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
van Nostrand
House
Senate
Grassley
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
House Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
Human Resources Subcommittee
Christ as Son of God and Paul's Gospel in Romans and Acts
The passage examines Jesus as the Son of God declared at resurrection, linking Romans, Psalms, and Acts to claim Christ’s risen status. It contrasts the gospel of the kingdom with Paul’s gospel, then shifts to a modern note on university funding and a gambling bill, ending with a personal adjournment guess of June 15.
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Son
God
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Jesus Christ
Israel
Apostle
Jesus
Paul
David
Sunshine Club
Sunshine Birthday Club
Angela Reisem
Branstad Reports Votes On Tuesday Session Outcomes
After a wet Memorial Day weekend the house passed several appropriation bills including a salary increase for county officials who have not seen raises in four years. A Wednesday debate on the Sunday liquor bill ended with a 53 to 47 defeat after amendments. A motion to reconsider may surface. The house approved the Area Schools appropriations prioritizing vocational education. The Board of Regents funding for state universities is under consideration with a recommendation to spend $224 million to supplement tuition, about a $20 million rise from the prior biennium.
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Board of Regents
Foods Around the World with Linda Ostrander
A culinary tale traces how fondue began with stale bread and old cheese, recalling Swiss fondue origins. It provides a simple cheese fondue recipe using butter milk cheese onion soup mix and bread, plus serving tips and contrasts with spaghetti and fruit options for a complete meal.
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Sam
Newcomers Buy Locker Plant and State VFW Officials Named
New residents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Gordon bought the locker plant from Vincent Steinberg. Two locals will receive state VFW honors at Arnolds Park as Boyd Jordal is installed State Commander and Pat Albers becomes State Senior Vice-President of the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Tribune
Virgil Gordon
Vincent Steinberg
Arnolds Park
V. F
Buffalo Center band earns treasury citation for war bond drive
In the Tribune files from June 17 1943 the Buffalo Center High School band is honored by the Secretary of the Treasury for completing a April War Bond Drive totaling 26328 dollars and 40 cents in War Bonds and Stamps. The funds financed 22 Army Jeeps. Pvt. Daniel Hartman and his wife left for Camp Hood Texas where he is stationed.
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Tribune
Buffalo Center
Secretary of Treasury
Daniel Hartman
Camp Hood
Texas
Pvt
Hartman
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