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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
2
A letter argues that uniting pro athletes into a union would ruin sports by shifting control to players, with warnings about Hoffa’s influence and money in sports. The piece contrasts this with calls for stronger character and notes unions are unnecessary for better pay and conditions.
A letter argues against a four year college for San Quentin inmates, saying many convicts lack high school education and the money could better serve others. It favors limited education for inmates who truly want to improve and questions the allocation of scarce funds.
Editorial discusses causes of teen smoking and drinking focusing on peer pressure, teen decision making, and parental influence. It questions responsibility, notes peer invitations can pressure teens, and argues some youths refuse despite pressure.
The Savages led Elkader 94-54 at Gentral gym Tuesday night February 8 as Dick Braun scored 33 points and Don Buutts added 20. Sam Roberts Howie Raiverson and Bowser Chapman each reached double digits for the Tigers, while Bob Reener led the Fresh Soph squad with 25. Kenn Vorvald top-scored for the losing Tigers with 20.
Collins High bursts ahead of South Winneshiek 71 to 44 as Sheila Barker scores 16 and Marge Donlon leads Warriorettes with 22. Joyce Larson sidelined by illness, Valley’s Debbie Aanes and Pauline Amvandson pace the Tigerette surge, building a 45-9 first-quarter edge and safety margins through the second and third periods.
Local notes report Moore’s celebrating a Sweet 16 this weekend with Ruth Brorby and Laura Olson as dinner guests of Sophie Vasby. Various visits occur: Griebenow and Lana with DeSart in Elgin. Lyngaas and Lyngans at Ewald Lyngaas’s. Richard Yauslin returns from Fort Leonard Wood for a 14 day furlough.
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