Letter to the Editor on Postal Service reforms and blame
Carlton G. Beall argues the U S Postal Service became a quasi government entity in 1970 with union rights and no strike. He cites deficits funded by taxpayers, high salaries, no layoff rules, overstaffing, postage hikes, and calls for congressional probe and accountability.
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Carlton G. Beall
Washington, D. C
Raccoon Hunting Opens Across Iowa Statewide Season
Raccoon hunting begins October 30 with over 30,000 hunters and hounds pursuing the fur bearing animal. The season runs from noon October 30 to midnight January 23 with no bag limits or hour restrictions. In 1975 Iowa hunters took about 300,000 raccoons at an average pelts price of 17.85 dollars. Raccoons favor streams and wooded or brushy areas statewide, chiefly on private land. Hunters should secure landowner permission before entry.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Duck Season Reopens Oct 23 Under Point System
Iowa resumes the split duck hunting season on October 23 at legal sunrise through December 5, with 44 days left. Daily bag and possession limits vary by a point system. up to ten ducks per day, two bag limits allowed, no canvasbacks or redheads on the Mississippi River. Points assign 100 for can be reached totals, several species at 25 10 or 70 points, and cool season runs concurrently with duck season.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Mississippi River
Ducks face fair to poor hunts statewide due to water loss
Superintendent Bob Barratt warns water shortages dried up northern marshes and sloughs, reducing duck hunting prospects. In Iowa, a latest summer and fall lacked rain, pushing ducks to migrate through the state, with few areas offering good numbers.
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Bob Barratt
Iowa Conservation Commission
Miselestopi River
Iowa
Graettinger City Council Amends Ordinance 69
October 11 1976 Graettinger Iowa City Council minutes show Bonstead introducing Ordinance No 75 to amend Ordinance 69. The measure passed final reading with Ayes Bonstead Hanson Jensen and Nays none Absent Nissen Brobst. Ordinance 75 adds fees for commercial establishments paying to the city and transfers station use fees and related provisions. The ordinance takes effect after publication. Dan Elwood, City Clerk.
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Bonstead
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Hanson
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Brobst
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Nissen
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Dan Elwood
Calendar notes for Estherville events in October
Saturday October 23 features Joe Schultz in Estherville events. Saturday October 30 lists Country Sirs performing. Local calendar items highlight weekend entertainment with two distinct acts.
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Joe Schultz
Protect The Birds Of Prey In Iowa ICC Reminder
The ICC reminds Iowans that all birds of prey are protected by federal and state law. Ecologist Dean Roosa notes autumn migration peaks with hawks eagles owls and vultures using Iowa, including snowy owl and goshawk in winter.nestling hawk banding and trapping for data ongoing. Iowa is key wintering ground for rough-legged hawk and bald eagle. Peregrine falcon osprey rare and endangered. pesticide decline edging up. Public urging cooperation with wildlife law enforcement to protect raptors.
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Dean Roosa
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