Continuation of Sales Tax Favored by Farmers in Iowa
In the Iowa governor race both candidates oppose the current half-vent sales tax increase to 214 percent while county Farm Bureau resolutions show a majority favor keeping the tax at the higher rate. Members want the revenue preserved, preferring no switch to alternative funding methods. A state official frets about tax timing and a misgiving elevator operator hints at broader scrutiny amid investigations. Democratic legislators staged a late press conference criticizing highway policy.
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Robert Hogan
Ae Daily Press
Dis Moines
Atate
Lea Hoegh
Jerschel Loveless
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Iowa Highway Commission
Big Buildup Paul Parker Addresses Iowa High School Group
Governor's executive assistant Paul Parker spoke to an Eastern Iowa high school group amid applause that lasted minutes. An official praised the talk but noted students kept cheering until the bell rang signaling the end of the session. Waterloo brothers are Hurt in Plane Crash near Washburn in a field after takeoff. Robert Stewart 28 and Richard Stewart 30 were hospitalized with serious injuries. The plane failed to gain altitude and nosed into the ground.
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Paul Parker
Iowa
Parker
Waterloo
Washburn
Here
Robert Stewart
Ttichard Stewart
Robert
Richard
Tense Times in Local Campaign Debates Stir Public Page Controversy
Tense political campaigns spark controversy on public pages as readers worry over an innocent error that could upset a local woman, stirring worries about political applecarts and social tensions.
Armstrong Rubber Plant Workers Return to Jobs
United Rubber Workers at the Armstrong Rubber Manufacturing Company plant in Des Moines returned to work Monday after a strike that began October 18. Members voted Sunday to resume duties pending ratification of a new contract, with the negotiating committees from both sides reaching an agreement Friday. No ballot date was set, and contract specifics remain undisclosed.
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Des Moines
INS
United Rubber Workers Union
Armstrong Rubber Manufacturing Company
Nodate
East Iowan Man Fatally Stricken While Driving
Roy Fattig of South English died after being stricken with a heart attack while driving near South English en route to Ottumwa. He was 64, born November 4, 1892, and survived by his wife Jessie Lyon and several children. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the South English Baptist church with burial in the local cemetery.
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Sigourney
Roy Fatlig
Lois Collingwood
Cedar Rapids
Ottum-1wa
Fattig
William McHlroy
Riverside
Jessie Lyon
Warvey Brower
Blakesburg
Jess
Serviers
South English Baptist Church
South English Cemetery
The
Gods
Powell Funeral Home
Fire destroys outbuildings on Ver Steeg farm near Knoxville
Firefighters saved the James from spreading as a garage and a truck were burned on the Harry Ver Steeg farm near Knoxville on Sunday. In Missouri a two car crash on highway 22 near Lexington claimed the life of Lloyd Reat ford 28 of Carlisle. Gloria Waltz 4 of Des Meares was hospitalized. Clayton County forms Tuberculosis and Health Association with Elkader Mrs A L David saver president. Other officers named for the drive to open November 15 include Mrs Gerand secretary Mrs Gibbs publicity and Dr Hommell medical representative.
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Harry Ver Steeg
Knoxville
Knoxville Fire Department
James
Jowan
Lloyd Reatford
Carlisle
Highway
Lexington
Grafford
Bessie
Gloria Waltz
Des
Meares
Clayton County
Elkalder
A. L. Davidsaver
Elkader
Clayton County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Fred Gernand
Volga
Doris M. Schofield
F. J.oehmke
Guttenberg
Teasurer
Mae Aukerman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Clayi
Clayton
Gernand
J. A. Gibbs
Strawberry Point
Heart
Harold Opland
Elgin
Patiunk
Ovhmke
A. J. Lake
Gulten- Jere Publicity
F. E. Sharp
P. R. ¥. Hommell
Vinton Man Dies While Driving in Vinton
Franklin Gale Banse, 49, died suddenly Monday morning while driving his car in Vinton. Death was attributed to natural causes. He owned an auto body repair shop and was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife Maxine and seven children, plus one granddaughter. Body at Fry-Holland Funeral Home.
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the Gazette
Vinton
Franklin Gale Banse
Bante
Maxine
Shirley Mayhew
Watkins
Robert
Belle
Carel
John
Kathleen
Lora
Fry[Holland Funeral
Iowa Girl Attends Freiburg University in Germany
Miss Joyce Miller daughter of Dr and Mrs L A Miller of North English spent the summer in Germany working at a World Council of Churches camp. She helped construct quarters for Germans returning from Russia and decided to attend the University of Freiburg where she is staying with a German family.
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Joyce Miller
L. A. Miller
University of Freiburg
Germany
Cigaret Tax Revenue Rises but Beer Dips in Iowa October
Iowa October tax report shows beer revenue of $291,747, about $73,000 below September and nearly $11,000 less than October last year. Cigaret taxes reach $644,141, up about $78,000 from September and roughly the same rise over October last year.
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Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Rites Wednesday for Esther Vig in Norway
Esther Vig 77 died Sunday morning while at church in Norway. Services set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the family home and 2 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Church. She was born May 24, 1879 in Norway and came to the United States at 16. She married Manchus Vig November 11, 1897. he died in 1955. Survived by three daughters, six sons, a sister, 18 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren, with relatives in Cedar Rapids Lisbon Minot and San Francisco.
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Esther Vig
Trinity Evangelical Church
United States
Manchus Vig
Harold
Ann Ford
Alta Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Olive Farmer
San Francisco
Thorger
Emil
Qbed
Porter
Lisbon
Anna Pierson
Minot
N. D
Iowa Briefs Highlight Local Police Investigations And Events
TIETON Cedar authorities investigate two break ins at Stanwood locker plant Friday night with cigarets and other merchandise stolen. MAYNARD The senior class will present fog Ishand Friday at 4 pm at the school. LAMONT Lamont PTA carnival slated Monday at 7 p.m. at the school. SIGOURNEY Erdice A Muar tin 64 Kinross held in county jail on 1000 bond for carrying a concealed weapon. bound over to grand jury Thursday. arrested Oct. 25 in Kinross by Sheriff John H. Wallerich. QUASQUETON Mr and Mrs Alfred Stark moved to Independence. NORTH ENGLISH George Butler patient in VA hospital Iowa City. MASONVILLE Charles Mersch observed eightieth birthday Sunday at a family gathering. BRANDON Larry D Brown promoted to cadet sergeant first class in ROTC at Iowa State College. QUASQUETON Jess Gains y returned home from Cedar Rapids hospital. NORTH ENGLISH Ray N Claypool returned home from VA hospital Iowa City. QUASQUETON Evening school for parents and children at the school Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Stanwood
Maynard
Lamont
Lamont Pta
P.m
Sigourney
Erdice A. Muartin
Kinross
Lea
Kinrass
John H. Wallerich
Quasqueton
Alfred Stark
Independence
George Butler
VA Vospital
Iowa City
Masonviele
Charles Mersch
Brandon
Larry D. Brown
Everette Brown
Iowa State College
Jess Gainsy
Cedar Rapids
Ray N. Claypool
Lowa City
Maytag UAW Pact Grants COLA and Increases
Newton and Hampton Maytag plants begin a two year contract with 8 to 15 cent raises on four and a half shifts and a Nov 4 1957 general raise. A cost-of-living escalator takes effect Nov 7 1987 with one cent per half percent CPI change. Union members ratified by 13l percent. Five cent hourly unemployment fund contribution starting 1958.
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Inl
United Auto Workers
Maytag Company
Hampton
Bryan Dye
Shah
Maytag
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