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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
4
Tremendous demand for operators with more than 100 graduates placed. Wormen students welcome. A loan fund helps finance training. For more information contact the Newspaper Production Laboratory in Iowa City Iowa or write for details.
The 1951 total pig crop reached about 106 million head the largest in peacetime U S history and meat output is set to rise in 1952 with beef and veal leading. Iowa produced 660000 bushels of flaxseed and beef consumption may hit an all time high.
The article notes plans for an anticipated pre nomination and reelection announcement by a secretary of agriculture. It reports Des Moines liquor law questions from 21 jurors with most favoring legalization by the legislature while all support enforcing current laws. The state executive council approves a four day Christmas holiday for state employees, with offices closing Dec 21 to Dec 26 and Dec 24. Atty General Robert Larson spoke at a Creston GOP rally urging a 1952 platform including honesty in government, a utility commission, and express highways across the state.
Officials pledged to reestablish law and order in the community and state. They urged the public to support decisive steps against corruption in government and the enforcement field, insisting that leadership will inspire broad followership.
The Indigents Town counties paid the state 6 494 258 for care of indigents in state institutions in 1949. The Iowa Taxpayers association reports that counties collected 807 346 from estates of relatives of the indigents, about 14 percent of the total paid to the state.
District court judges propose changes to the jury system to reduce hardship and improve fairness. They call for fewer exemptions, better jury list selection, higher juror pay from 3 to 5 or 8 dollars, occasional post service excuses, and pamphlets explaining duties and responsibilities for those called to trial service.
The Epley Bros Hybrid Seed Co promotes next spring oats delivery at $2.25 per bushel. Prospective buyers are urged to place orders now with a phone or in person contact for farm delivery.
Robert L. Smith has been named director of the Iowa natural resources council succeeding G. L. Ziemer who resigned last July. The annual salary for the directorship is $6,600. Smith, a former Iowan, was an assistant professor in engineering at the University of Kansas and is a Sac County native and University of Iowa graduate.
A husband and wife argue over finances with sharp exchanges about extravagance and practicality. The wife jokes about needing water in watermelons while recalling past experiences. Seymour and a teacher provoke others with quick quips about meals and myths.
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