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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
4
Jud, a copy man, eye the redheaded office worker seeking a stenographer job. After a handbag spill and a bold office break, he lands the job and a promise from Mr. Jones. Kate offers marriage in a rush, but Jud resists, revealing he is already married with three kids. Jones later doubles Juds salary after winning a bet from Kate.
A bill would end state homestead tax refunds, with Moore proposing using 21 million for state aid to local schools and 10 million for district building costs. Over 400,000 homeowners receive up to 62.40 annually in homestead credits, reducing property tax bills. Governor Beardsley opposes abolishing the credit in his budget message to the joint session.
Governor Beardsley urges a two year budget of 102 million dollars per year starting July 1. The plan would not raise taxes or incur new debt. Total exceeds current state operation costs by 4.65 million annually, yet falls about 8 million below department heads’ requested levels. Funding would combine existing tax revenue with the state cash balance.
The Minority Party Democrats in the present legislature note their status as the minority. Of 36 Senate committees and 37 House committees, 73 seats have no Democrat as chair. Two years ago two Democrats held house chairmanships. Nine House committees have Democrats as ranking members, meaning they can act in the chairman’s absence.
Members of the Little Hoover committee on state government consolidation debated whether to make public the complete report. Some argued the report is public and vital to departments, while others feared political implications and complications. One member consulted GOP State Chairman Robert Goodwin for advice.
Marie Curie remains the only individual to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. Her pioneering work in physics and chemistry earned the awards, highlighting her unique contributions to science and humanity.
The report by the Little Hoover committee was released with Goodwin confirming approval. It notes the committee cost the state 36,000 dollars in public funds for its activities.
Mandy takes Amos to court over keeping pigs indoors Air quality blamed and a judge jokes about open windows while chickens would escape Clouds Ahead notes a girl’s upcoming marriage sparked by a quaint custom symbolizing a new reign
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