Iowa City mayor criticized for antagonizing state legislators
Johnson county Senator Robert Burns charged Mayor William C. Hubbard with needlessly antagonizing the Iowa General Assembly. He cited post cards Hubbard sent to lawmakers asking what they have done for property tax relief, signed by Hubbard with a campaign slogan. Hubbard defended the action noting tax structure concerns and said he would send more cards.
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Des Moines
Iowa City
Johnson County
Iowa General Assembly
Robert J. Burns
Doxford
William C. Hubbard
Burns
Hubbard
62Nd General Assembly
General Assembly
James Papke
Purdue
Iowa
Get Going Now on Next Election, Democrat Says
Des Moines report on Kenneth Robinson a Bayard publisher and former state representative urging Iowa Democrats to unite for the 1968 election. He criticizes lack of access to Gov Hughes and calls for closer liaison among the governor’s office Democratic headquarters and county chairs. Robinson notes favorable reader response to his letter with one unsigned negative reply.
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Des Moines
Kenneth Robinson
Bayard
Iowa
Robinson
Johnson
Liai
Guthrie County
High Performance Car License Boost Eyed
Des Moines state Rep. Scott McIntyre Jr. plans a bill to double license fees for high performance cars defined by a weight to horsepower ratio of 10 to 1 or less. He represents Cedar Rapids and outlined the proposal as a revenue measure.
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Des Moines
Scott McIntyre, Jr
Cedar Rapids
McIntyre
Radl
Scott
Tractor accident claims Roger Fine near Odebloft
Roger Fine, 27, died Monday when his tractor tipped on his farm about five miles south of Odebloft. The tragedy occurred while he worked the fields, authorities said.
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Odebolt
Roger Fineran
Here
Lipsky's Driver Test Bill Clarified by Rep Lipsky
Legislative note laughs at misreport about Rep Lipsky bill. It now clarifies that only drivers with two moving violations or one with injury must take the full written and driving tests, while renewals require only the eye test. Public safety officials back the measure as a safety emphasis. A reading of Gov Hughes inaugural is jokingly noted as including the kitchen sink.
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ES Moines
Linn County
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Lipsky
Old Age Assistance Grants Boosted in Iowa
The Iowa social welfare board announced a raise averaging about $7 monthly for roughly 17 000 old age assistance recipients. Individuals 65 plus without income will see from 98 to 105 dollars per month, while elderly couples rise from 148 to 160 dollars. About 24 000 Iowans receive aid, but the increase applies to about 70 percent of them and excludes nursing and custodial care residents.
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State Social Welfare Board
Flood Seminar Draws 69 Officials Across Eastern Iowa
About 69 representatives from cities towns counties and rural drainage districts attended the first flood seminar at the Rock Island district corps of engineers headquarters. The session outlined federal agency duties during emergencies and the duties of local officials. Two follow up sessions were planned for other Rock Island district areas.
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Rock Island
Corps of Engineers
Dubuque
Hannibal
William A. Joern
U. S. Weather Bureau
Quad-City
A. F. Burleigh
Hydraulics
Rock Island District
Joern
Radi Acknowledges Second Thoughts On Govt Change Bill
DES MOINES Rep Richard Radi reprimanded himself for co sponsoring a bill to allow Iowa towns to vote every two years on changing their government, up from four. Rep Walter McNamara, Rep Carroll Redfern, Rep Thomas Roe, Rep Charles Grassley, and Rep James Patton co sponsor the measure, which aims to align city terms with the two year election cycle. The bill draws criticism for potentially destabilizing governments by enabling repeated changes within short intervals.
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Des Moines
Richard Radi
Lisbon
Iowa
Radl
Linn County
Walter McNamara
Cedar Rapids
Carroll Redfern
Donnelson
Thomas Roe
McNamara
Lowa
Independent Insurance Agent Works For You
A neighborhood home fire reminder highlights the role of an independent agent who can choose from multiple insurers to tailor a policy. With no single company allegiance, the agent prioritizes the client when assistance is needed.
Mayors and School Heads To Meet At Iowa City
Iowa City hosts a workshop on school municipal relations for mayors and superintendents from 25 large Iowa cities. The University of Iowa institute of public affairs and the college of education organize the event with conference coordinator Robert Senecal noting rising complexity in social action challenges and joint programs.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
U. of I.’s Institute of Public Affairs
Division of Educational Administration
College of Education
Robert Senecal
Institute
Towa
U. S
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