Des Moines Letters Defend Marsha Mini Skirt Stance
Iowa eighteen year old Marsha Thompson, featured in reports about a short mini dress, received more than a dozen letters from across the country. Some supporters urged her to stay bold while a few critics, including a father, expressed concern. Her family backing comes from Sioux Falls, and State Rep Leo I Sanders serves as her grandfather and secretary.
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Marsha Thompson
Marsha
Jackson Height
Sioux Falls
Leo I. Sanders
Estherville
Minis
Postville Plans New Library Building in 1970 Start
The Postville grant administrator approved plans by Carl Schubert and Associates for a 2700 square foot native limestone library with redwood or cedar paneling and space for 10000 volumes. The old library sold to St. Bridget’s Church for 18500 dollars funds the project from multiple sources. bond issues are not planned. Construction expected to begin in 1970 after tearing down the old library and adjacent church.
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Iowa
Carl Schubert
Joseph Steele
Tama State Bank Sues Paul Maher for 3280 Dollars
Seek Judgment Special reports that Tama State Bank filed suit in Tama county district court seeking judgment for 3280 dollars plus 7 percent interest and costs against Paul Maher of Tama. The bank claims Maher owes the amount from a car affair.
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Toledo
Tama State Bank
Tama County District Court
Paul Maher
Tama
Maher
Caries Et Tees
Gazette Co. publication details and postal rates
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co Sir Bell ta Geo. Second Class Postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Night edition and Sun a slé year issues ouring states and US territories 278 year. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas having Gazette carrier service paper as well as all AP news dispatches.
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the Gazette Co
Sir Bell
Geo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Territories
AP News
Manchester Woman To Meet Congress In Washington
Mrs Albert Campbell of Manchester, president of the state auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will visit with members of Congress during a conference in Washington D C from February 7 through February 9.
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Manchester
Albert Campbell
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
Washington, D.C
Want ads help locate lost items quickly
Classified want ads can speed up the search for lost belongings by reaching a broad audience. Post clear descriptions and contact details to increase chances of a match and a swift return.
Penalize Balky Counties Bill Cuts Ag Tax Credit
Iowa lawmaker drafts measure to trim agricultural land tax credits for counties that delay 27 percent assessment compliance. Rep. Donald Voorhees says the bill would reduce taxable value of agricultural land by the underassessment percentage, shrinking credits in noncompliant counties and tallying broad support.
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Des Moines
Donald Voorhees
Waterloo
William Forst
Forst
Iowa
Department of Revenue
Voorhees
Kerr Named To Buchanan Welfare Post In Buchanan County
Marcia Kerr, a native of g, was named Tuesday by the Buchanan worker in Buchanan county to replace Theresa Drahozal who resigned. Kerr earned a BA in sociology from the University of Northern Iowa Wednesday. Drahozal held the post for 30 years and now works at the Social Health Institute in Independence. Richard Cameron of Independence serves as chairman of the Buchanan county welfare board.
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Marcia Kerr
Buchanan
Buchanan County
Theresa Drahozal
Miss Kerr
University of Northern Iowa
Miss Drahozal
Social Health
Independence
Richard Cameron
Buchanan County Welfare Board
Truth or Consequences Payoff Sparks Wife's Stunning Reaction
On KCRG TV 9 at 6 PM Thursday a scene from Truth or Consequences features a wife reacting to her husband paying steep prices for a decrepit item. The program underscores dramatic moments in the game show format.
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Kcrg-Tv
Indiana Study Cited In Abortion Law Debate In Iowa
Rep. Joan Lipsky citing an Indiana legislative study to argue against liberalizing Iowa abortion laws until a full committee study is completed. The Indiana report notes few illegal abortions would be reduced by liberalization and outlines positions from medical and religious groups on when abortions might be allowed.
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Indiana
Iowa
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Lipsky
Medical Society
Indiana Committee
Trip to Montreal for S Tama French Club Approved
South Tama high school French club received board approval for a nine day trip to Montreal and Quebec in June after classes end. Ruth Childers noted 35 of 48 students are interested and the total bus trip costs about 2900 dollars with 65 dollars per student for meals and souvenirs.
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TAMA
Montreal
Quebec
South Tama
South Tama School Board
Ruth Childers
Clayton Ready For Snow With Snogo Purchase
Clayton county purchased a Snogo snowblower for 38500 to clear rural roads. The four wheel drive unit features a 501 cubic inch engine and a 385 horsepower diesel blower system with a 200 foot spout reach and 40 tons per minute capacity.
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Eleader
Clayton County
Dean Quits Roiling Iowa State Student Strike Threat
Iowa State University faces a possible student strike after Dean of Students Eugene Robinson resigned citing differences in priorities and style. About 200 students packed a senate meeting as a 19 to 1 vote demanded a written refusal or strike set for 8 a.m. Friday unless officials act. Robinson will leave July 1 and had been considered approachable and cooperative with students.
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Ames
Iowa
Eugene, Robinson
Robinson
University
Senate
Dean Robinson
Wilbur Layton
Layton
Student Senate
Iowa State
Leg. Notes: Blushing Legislators and Generational Pair
In Des Moines humor and politics mix as Iowa legislators react to a dinner mix up with Rep. Elizabeth Shaw mistaken for Mrs. Floyd Millen. The piece notes the women still blush under certain cues. It also highlights Rep. Fred Hanson aged 80 and Rep. Michael Blouin aged 23 sitting together, spanning generations in the Iowa House.
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ES Moines
Francis Cudahy
Iowa State Bar Assn
Elizabeth Shaw
Davenport
Floyd Millen
Farmington
Bar Assn
Millen
Rep
Shaw
Cudahy
Fred Hanson
R-Osage
Michael Blouin
D-Dubuque
Iowa
Hanson
Blouin
Fire Destroys Farm House Near Elgin
Otis Rothlisberger’s two story frame house four miles south of Elgin on highway 56 burned around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire started in the basement near the oil furnace. Rothlisberger saved cattle records but little else. losses estimated $20,000 to $25,000. Fire crews from Elgin Wadena and Clermont couldn't save the house.
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Elgin
Otis Rothlisberger
Highway 56
Rothlisberger
Wadena
Clermont
License plates due March fifteenth no grace period
Iowa motorists are reminded that there is no grace period for buying 1969 license plates. Motorists failing to comply after March 15 face a summons. penalties of five percent apply after January 31 and again after February.
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Des Moines
Jack H. Leverenz
Iowa
Leverenz
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