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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
2
Iowa senators and representatives clash over ethics codes with mixed intent on lobbyist disclosures and contingency fees. Each chamber pursues different provisions while agreeing on some bans and joint rules, causing confusion after day one of full debate.
The Iowa senate debated financial disclosure and lobbyist rules with amendments from Frommelt and Mezvinsky defeated. House votes eliminated disclosure requirements for legislators while Senate rejected tightening bans on lobbyists and expenses, amid split Linn county support.
Des Moines UPI report details Iowa legislature defeats three House and one Senate ethics amendments aimed at press reporting rules. Proposals would compel reporters to reveal sources, follow emphasis, register, or label opinionated content. Mezvinsky pushes to end lawmakers meals with reporters as Reichardt’s register proposal is narrowly rejected.
Dr. James V. Speers was named state health commissioner by Governor Robert D. Ray in Des Moines. He had served as acting health commissioner since last summer after Dr. Arthur Long resigned. Drive safely.
Mt Vernon two story wooden home suffered extensive kitchen and wall fire damage after a short circuit in an electric skillet ignited a cupboard. Neighbors aided, Mt Vernon firefighters fought flames about three hours. no injuries reported. Town of Mt Vernon is two miles north of Des Moines area in Iowa.
Lawmakers face a flood of mail from opponents to an abortion bill as Senator Charles Sullivan cites 150 letters and calls while the Iowa State Medical Society backs the measure urged by Gov. Robert Ray. A Monticello constituent protests with a brief postcard urging a no vote.
MaGregor Mar-Mac Community school board on Wednesday approved repairs to the boys shower room and purchases including a dehumidifier, Laidlaw mathematics books, and gym bleachers. Wilma Bohart resigned as junior high teacher. W Owen was hired for high school English. Enrollment stood at 501, up 49 from the start of the year.
A blaze four miles north of town destroyed a barn on the James Gosden farm, killing twenty head of cattle and burning hay and grain. Cascade and Farley firefighters battled the flames.
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