Kennedy urges farm crisis awareness in Des Moines dinner
Senator Robert F. Kennedy told 1,800 at a $100-a-plate fundraiser in Des Moines that agriculture underpins the economy yet farmers face rising debt and high interest. He warned urban and rural areas risk losing independent farmers and valued diversity if the farm crisis goes unchecked.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Veterans’ Auditorium
Des Moines
Kennedy
America
Kennedy speaker at Hughes dinner sparks Johnson policy vote
At Hughes' testimonial dinner Sen Kennedy spoke as two days later Democratic State Chairman Clark Rasmussen announced the Democratic State Central Committee approved a resolution backing present war policies and domestic programs of President Johnson. The vote occurred the day of the dinner in which Kennedy was featured.
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Scalise
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Newton
Hughes
Clark Rasmussen
Sen. Kennedy
Suit filed over Iowa tax refunds for dependents
The Iowa State Bar Association plans a lawsuit to compel the state to pay sales tax refunds to dependents on state income tax returns. The refund program, part of a tax measure raising over 100 million annually, provided up to 12 dollars per dependent. Revenue Director William Forst ruled dependents claimed by parents cannot receive a refund, denying refunds to children who may have earned income.
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Iowa State Bar Association
State Revenue
William Forst
Iowans Employed in Government Grows in 1967
Government employment in Iowa totals 158,000 across local, state, and federal levels, up 15,200 from 1966 to 1967. Local government hires rise to 100,100, state payroll reaches 37,300, and federal employees number 21,400 with a 500 increase.
Iowa adopts new motorcycle licensing requirements
More than 35,000 Iowans will be affected as the state public safety department enforces motorcycle licensing. Testing for riders has begun statewide. licenses issued before March 15 stay valid until renewal, but holders must pass a written operation test to maintain a valid motorcycle license.
Motorcycle license renewal test restriction policy
The renewal applicant may opt out of the examination, or fail the test, resulting in a license restriction stating not valid for motorcycles. This policy clarifies that failure or choice not to test limits the license to non motorcycle use only, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Iowa Fire Fatalities and Loss Dip in 1967
State fire marshal Wilbur Johnson warns 1968 could set records for fire deaths and economic loss. In 1967, 86 people died from fire related causes, with nine in the new year and eight in Winneshiek County from carbon monoxide. Economic loss totaled about $13 million, down $2 million from 1966. Town selects new senator as Bourke Hickenlooper retires. Governor Harold Hughes secures the Democratic nomination with no strong intra party challenge anticipated.
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Iowa
Wilbur Johnson
Winneshiek County
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Harold Hughes
Anglers Warned Not To Drive On The Ice
Conservation officials urge winter anglers to avoid driving on seemingly frozen ice as risky conditions persist. Authorities warn that thin spots and cracking ice threaten safety for people and gear on lakes and rivers.
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Ice Conservation Commission
Iowa Farm Voters Prefer Hughes Over Bromwell or Stanley
Wallaces Farmer asked Iowa farm voters to choose between Hughes as a Democratic candidate and Bromwell and Stanley as Republican candidates. Hughes led Bromwell among men 48 to 37 with 15 percent undecided, and similarly led Stanley 45 to 35 with 20 percent undecided.
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David Stanley
Muscatine
Wallaces Farmer Magazine
Iowa
Hughes
Bromwell
Stanley
William M. Plymar
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Officials Warn Of Ice Breaks By Lakes
James Bramwell of Cedar Rapids notes that despite low temperatures ice over lakes can form open spots that are hard to spot. Officials warned after three cars were lost to such unsafe ice in ten days.
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Cedar Rapids
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