Des Moines Register targets postmasters salaries in rural Iowa
The Des Moines Register published a front page piece accusing postmasters of high salaries in rural towns including Emmetsburg Curlew Cylinder Ayrshire Whittemore Mallard and West Bend. The article cites payroll figures and explains salary based on staff and local revenue, prompting letters to the editor from Laura Kenney of Dolliver and others defending the service.
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Towa
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Iown
Michael Pauly
Pauly
United States Postal Service
Washington, D.C
Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service
DMR
Emmetsburg
Gohn, Jr
Palo Alto
Gohn
E- E. Brumm
Curlew
Cylinder
Heng
Fenton
K. Halverson
Graetinger
R. T
Laura Kenney
Dolliver
National League of Postmasters
America
Major House votes record June roll calls on food stamps sugar and abortion
Area lawmakers split on key amendments to HR 7558 in the House Food Stamps debate. A proposed cut of about 474 million dollars was rejected 154 to 262. Sugar subsidy faces another defeat with 119 to 272. Abortion funding ban passed 201 to 155. Notable votes include Rousselot Corrada Leach Grassley Harkin Blouin Smith Bedell and Hyde with varied stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Department of Agriculture
Senate
John Rousselot
Rcalif
Salvasar Corrada
Puerto Rico
James Leach
Charles Grassley
Michael Blouin
Neal Smith
Tom Harkin
Berkley Bedell
U.S
Robert Michel
Gillis Long
D-La
Leach
Blevin
Grassley
Harkin
Smith
Bedell
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Henry Hyde
Millicent Fenwick
Rn.j
Mefford Named To Task Force
Des Moines reports a new 18 member Republican Legislative Candidate Recruitment Task Force to aid in building a 1978 campaign program. Bonnie Mefford of Laurens serves as the local representative. The group will recruit candidates in districts currently held by Democrats and organize district committees to support GOP nominees.
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Des
Moines
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Council
Pelk
Dan Johnston
Ames
Iowa State University Athletic Council
Iowa
Iowa Board of Parole
Parole Board
Norman Jesse
Des Moinés
Iowa House Judiciary Committee
Watergate
Lowa
The
Freedom of Information Council
Iowa Press Association
Laurens Sun
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Broadcasters Association
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Roger Halvorson
Monona
Legislative
Bonnie Mefford
Laurens
Halvorson
ADC Grants Increase in Iowa Aid to Dependent Children
The Iowa Department of Social Services reports July 1 increases in ADC basic needs grants for two to four person families following legislative action. Social Security benefits rise 5.9 percent, and federal food stamp allotments increase for all households, with per-family amounts from $2 to $8 depending on household size.
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Iowa
Seeley
Property Transfers in Emmetsburg Iowa Deeds Recorded
Warranty deeds recorded transfer property in Emmetsburg Iowa. Richard F Bisenius to John G Vaughan and Vonite J for a lot in Allael s Addn with survivorship rights. revenue stamps listed. Leonard D Johnson and Darlene R Johnson to Whitestown Manual Labor Institute Inc Lot 6 Block 84 C & L Plat with revenue stamps noted.
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Bisenius
Richard F. Single
Vaughan
John G
Vonite J
Allael
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Johnson
Leonard D
Darlene R
Whitestown Manual Labor Institute, Inc
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Lee Bonorden
Washington
Congress
Nadeem
Emmetsburg Publishing Company
Main Street
Jerry Hofstad
Lee Benarden
Jane Whitmore
Betty Watts
John Schmidt
Bob Gibson
Mildred Needham
Marvin Ostwald
Linda Crank
Democrat
Reporter
United States
Exterie
Coop
Holiday House
West Bend Elevator Co
West Bend
Mefford
ADC
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