BiCentennial Vignette on Edward Rutledge Signer of Independence
Tribune previews BiCentennial Vignettes featuring key figures who aided the 1776 Declaration. Edward Rutledge of South Carolina, the youngest signer at 26, studied law in England, married a planter’s daughter, and faced indecision before voting for independence on July 2. He endured imprisonment at St Augustine, later served 16 terms in South Carolina legislature and as governor.
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Census of Agriculture appeals to Iowa farmers for returns
Letters are mailed to about 47 thousand Iowa farmers urging completion of the 1974 Census of Agriculture forms. About 161000 farms were mailed in January and 74 percent have been accounted for. Completion by June 30 is required by law with confidentiality.
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Congress expansion and wildlife program noted in brief
A legislative report criticizes Congress for expanding its own staff and facilities while urging frugality for cities and the Pentagon. It cites plans for new office buildings and tax loopholes. Separately, the Acres for Wildlife program in 1975 planted 60,000 trees on 100 acres with 1976 plans, and religious membership shows a drop from 62.4 percent in 1973 to 41.9 percent in 1974, with seminary enrollments up and 40 percent of Americans attending weekly.
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Rural Development Committee
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M. R. Elman
Cloyd Robinson
Capitol News Letter on the 1975 Iowa Legislature
Political pundits will assess the 1975 Iowa Legislature soon. The outcome and marks given to the session depend on the actions and results that emerge as observers weigh its achievements and shortcomings.
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Lowa
Iowa Legislature Faces Tight Budget and Tax Debates
The legislature spends most of its time drafting the state's first billion dollar year budget. Key issues include July 4 starting balance, revenue forecasts, capital projects, and program funding. Unemployment insurance, IPERS reform, and gasoline tax hikes loom as adjournment nears with measures likely carried into next year. Magistrates legality questions trigger a Supreme Court hearing while Governor Ray attends the National Governors Conference in New Orleans.
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Robert Ray
New Orleans
Ray secures GOP governor nomination on third ballot
The Republican governors name Ray as their nominee after an 8-6 victory on the third ballot following two 7-7 ties. Opponent James Holfhouser urged unanimous support as the nomination progressed.
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Shelly Larson Joins Dr Johnson’s Dental Office
Shelly Larson is named the new dental assistant in the office of Dr. Donald G. Johnson. Jack Steinberg was hospitalized late Friday with a broken wrist after a hay mow barn door rope broke causing a 12 foot fall to the floor.
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Iowa Groups Elect Leaders At Annual Conventions
Vernon Hogard named president of the Iowa State Blacksmiths and Welders Association at Mason City convention. K H J Elman of Buffalo Center installed as senior Grand Deacon at Cedar Rapids Iowa Grand Lodge meeting. Also notes 1945 incidents in Buffalo Center and 1933 memories, with a list of local prices.
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