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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
June 14 marks Flag Day with pledge text changes noted and a call for citizens to display the flag proudly. The message cites historical changes to the pledge and quotes Jefferson on liberty and character.
A Buffalo Center column argues adults double park at day and night, noting police patrols will ticket violators. The writer emphasizes adults are watched by youth, and urges responsible driving, citing council action to add a radio-equipped night officer and broader city duties.
The Board of Regents approved a record tuition increase totaling 21.9 million dollars over two years for Towa, Towa State, and Northern Iowa. Undergraduate tuition rises to 620 dollars at Iowa and Northern Iowa, and to 600 at Iowa State, with rises of 250, 225, and 202 dollars respectively. Presidents defend the rise as offset by enrollment and inflation.
Iowa universities face tighter budgets as state leaders seek austerity amid rising enrollments. W Robert Parks of Iowa State warns even with tuition hikes, expenses rise less than revenue. Bowen at Iowa U notes inadequate appropriations and plans higher hospital charges. Maucker of Northern Iowa pledges aid programs to ease tuition impact. A new ethics code prompts calls for broader disclosure of income and gifts for legislators. Medicaid reform advocate Messerly pushes federal law amendments for state medical programs. Donald E Johnson of West Branch tipped as potential Veterans Administration head under Nixon.
Veteran angler Tom Andrews argues spoons outpace natural baits for selective fish. He recalls Silver Minnow and Sprite spoons, noting Sprite’s darting action lured walleye on Petenwell Flowage after calm conditions. His drift over pole holes yielded rapid bite and earned praise for the lure.
About 175000 workers nationwide in installations are noted. John Holz, 16, wins governing role at Boys State in Camp Dodge with 830 juniors. He defeats Des Moines rival Steve n Dillenberg. Gov. Ray sets June 19 for Poweshiek Iowa county special election to replace Sen. Kenneth Benda who resigns for commerce commission. County auditors say the date is too soon to prepare ballots and absentee materials. Candidates: Mrs. John Orr Democrat Grinnell and Forrest Mitchell Republican Grinnell, longtime Ray campaign manager.
Rev and Mrs W W Blackburn attended the Iowa State University commencement in Iowa City Friday. Their son Jim Blackburn was among the graduates earning a Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine, one of two such degrees awarded by the college. He works as a Sanitation Engineer for the Illinois Department of Health in Springfield. Jim and his wife and son Chris stayed overnight to visit.
Miss Joyce Schutter was crowned North Town Band Queen at festivities in Mason City on June 9. Also noted, Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Lakota was robbed of 685 dollars on June 10 by a lone bandit fleeing in a 1949 Ford with Minnesota plates. This was the bank’s fourth robbery since 1935.
The piece argues that America's moral collapse stems from spiritual decline, citing Romans 1 21 22 and Ephesians 4 17 19 to claim civilization is enslaved by lust and greed, urging faith in Christ for reconciliation and deliverance from this age. It frames Hoover warnings as alarm about a culture turning away from God and His word.
From the Tribune Files June 11, 1909: John Bolsinger will leave at end of July for near Sioux Falls South Dakota to run the engine for a threshing outfit at $6 a day this fall. Al Thurston C H Galagan and George Mussman have set up a large tent on C W Gadd's back lawn for sleeping quarters until cold weather drives them indoors.
Graduation ceremonies at Town Lakes Community College of Estherville on June 5 awarded Mari lyn Eisenhauer an Associate of Arts degree. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Eisenhauer and will attend the University of South Dakota in Vermillion this fall.
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