Culver backs Panama Canal treaty ratification
Senator John Culver endorses ratification, arguing the treaties serve moral, national security, and economic interests. He cites Joint Chiefs assurances on open transit, notes toll changes affect shipping costs, and urges farmers to keep the canal open. Culver praises U.S. leadership and Latin American trust, while acknowledging critics' concerns. Bedell staff travel hours announced for Iowa Sixth District residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culver
Iowa
Des Moines
Culver
U.S
Panama
Senate Armed Services Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
George Brown
Joint Chiefs
United States
U.S. D.A
Latin America
Canal Zone
Children’s Book Week Kickoff at Local Library
National Children’s Book Week November 14 to 19 highlights reading as a lifelong habit. At the local library families can view dozens of new children’s books and records, including Noah’s Ark Cranberry Christmas Santa makes a Change Aunt Possum and the Pumpkin Man The Christmas Pinata Horseshoe Harry and the Whale. The library invites all to browse and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Possum and
The
Harry and
the Whale
Estherville Man Killed In Crash Near Wallingford
An 18-year-old Estherville man, Timothy John Hanson, was killed when his pickup collided nearly head on with a semi on Iowa Highway 4, three miles south of Wallingford at 12:49 a.m. Sunday. The semi driver Gary Wirtz, 36, and a sleeper passenger Jerry Hand, 32, were treated and released at Holy Family Hospital, Estherville. Wirtz was charged with crossing the center line. The Hanson pickup was a total loss. semi damage was about $9,000. cattle were not harmed.
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Estherville
Wallingford
Iowa
Holy Family Hospital
Hanson
Wirtz
Iowa Highway Patrol
Emmet County
Emmet County Sheriff's Department
Pancake Breakfast Draws Large Crowd at Legion Hall
The Pirate Booster Club held a Sunday pancake breakfast at the Legion Hall with help from five girl athletes five boy athletes and five music students plus booster members. Lloyd Petersen Dean Brobst and Bernard Elsenbast led cooking eggs and sausage with several parents assisting. Five patrons won ten dollar drawings: Father Beacom Lawrence Thomsen Alvin Peterson DeEtte Graettinger and Bob Zitterich.
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Pirate
the Legion Hall
Booster Club
Lloyd Petersen
Dean Brobst
Bernard Elsenbast
Bill Reynolds
Richard Duhn
Jim Bates
Dave Haggard
Jerry Simington
Bernice Masters
Richard Schany
Charley Naig
Lowell Platter
Oklahoma Township Election Schedule Set by Extension Council
Palo Alto County Extension Council outlined township election meetings for this fall. Times vary by township from November 15 to November 29, with locations in West Bend Cylinder Ruthven Mallard Lost Island Jim Stillman homes and schools. The council governs the county Extension Service and four members cannot seek reelection after four years of service.
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Palo Alto County Extension Council
West Bend Township
West Bend
Fairfield Township
Cylinder Town Hall
Freedom Township
Highland Township
Ruthven Legion Building
Ellington Township
Mallard School
Rush Lake Township
Lost Island Township
Richard Duhn
Vernon Township
Jim Stillman
Extension Council
County Extension Service
Lon Twait
Freedom
Harry Barkve, Jr
Fairfield
James Schmidt
Ellington
Ice Rink Planned for Graettinger City Park Site
Graettinger plans a winter public ice skating rink at the northeast city park near the Randy James residence. Jerry Sloniker offered volunteer crews to build and maintain the rink, with council approval to use a city grader and a few hours of grading help. Sloniker will head the rink project, which will include a compacted base, drainage, and benches for skaters, with floodings at calm nights and periodic maintenance throughout the season.
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Graettinger
Randy James
Jerry Sloniker
Sloniker
Letters confront Iowa Class A playoffs fairness and system
Graettinger superintendent Lowell Fullmer sends a letter to 178 Class A Iowa schools urging playoff reform. He argues undefeated teams deserve playoff access, criticizes 1-A selections for NW Iowa, and calls for policy changes to prevent perceived injustice and ensure only the best teams compete for the state championship.
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Graettinger
Lowell Fullmer
Iowa
Kenneth Edge
Board of Control
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Pirates
Spencer
Tower Painting Delay Sparks Color Change Debate
Dan Flwood told the Time's Office on Tuesday that weather reports limit painting time for the tower, delaying completion. The council would gain time to reconsider color, with potential extra costs between 3500 and 4000 dollars if a change from white is made, possibly orange with black stripes.
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Dan Flwood
Flwood
All Conference Teams Picked by Corn Belt Coaches
Graettinger leads with ten players in 16 spots as Corn Belt announces first and second units. Terry Masters and Monty Schang headline unanimous selections. Tim and Tom Brown and Mike Elsenbast also earn unanimous spots.
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Tim Rooney
Graettinger
Pirates
Terry Masters
Tim
Tom Brown
Mike Elsenbast
Monty Schang
Anan
Tony Hartsock
Mallard
Tim Brown
Jeff Mansfield
Sioux Rapids
Terry Smith
Steve Simon
Dave Compton
Roger Ruhs
Mike Brown
Ruthven
Kal Goodchild
Monty Schany
Blair Klinefelder
Sioux Valley
Roger Rugs
Gary Schang
West Bend
Phil Rollig
Terril
Mike Gefsinger
Kirk Stokes
Public meetings on rail abandonment and Iowa Rail Plan
The Iowa DOT will hold a November 17 1977 meeting at Milford City Hall to discuss potential abandonment of the Spencer to Milford line and review ICC rules. A second session will follow later in November, with comments aiding the DOT Commission. A November 22 1977 hearing at DMACC Ankeny Campus will cover the Iowa Rail Plan, federal requirements, and the state’s 7000 mile system and recent abandonments.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Spencer
Milford
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
DOT Commission
Des Moines
Iowa
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Defense
Bedell
Congress
Man Berkley Bedell
Sixth Congressional District
Oklahoma
Michelle Gilbaugh
Kathy Forey
Kathy Edwards
Joleen Borchers
Rhonda Ruetter
Children’s Book Week
Library
Donna Christiansen
G.H.S. Music Department
Curly Alan Reitz Laurey Sue Ellis
Ado Annie
Becky Weber
Aunt Eller
Donna Westergard
Fry Bil
Forey Ali Hakim
Bruce Chrestiansen
Dalen Gertie
Beth Hankey Carnes
Jeff Voigt
Slim Tim Lehners
Cord Elam
Perry Hersom
Fred Kevin Carlin
Ike Craig Bordhers
Jess Steve Gibson
Junior David Felkey
Faye Candy Funk
Ellen Paulette Frick
Kathy McQuown
Michele Gilbaugh
Monica Weis
Pam Thu
Rhonda Reutter
Jani Cox
Janice Schmitt
Linda Hoffman
Cindy Eaton
Cynthia Carlin
Mary Millen
Kristy Duus
Orchestra For
Pam Hersom
Ruth Dalen
Marcia Brighton French
Lisa Luhman
Donna Chrestiansen
Ranae Ruetter
Brenda Lien
DeeAnn Miller
Kathy Herke
Randy Rients
Lori Schacherer
Deb Zevenbergen
Garnet Voigt
LaDona Jurgensen
Allen Zevenbergen
Gary Rath
Athletic Association
Boone, Iowa
IHSAA
BCL
Conrad
Nick Jepson
Joe Dykhuizen
Mike Akridge
Pat Reding
Don McKim
Bruce Appel
Phil Rolling
Mike Edwardson
Bruce Masters
Mike Gidley
Bret Bailey
Dave Forey
Jerry Boblit
Scott von Ewagen
Terry Bannart
John Brown
Sraett
Inger
Railroad Division
Ames
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