Fischer notes votes tally with campaign contributions
Harold O. Fischer argues that the Iowa House favored the collective bargaining bill for public employees due to campaign donations from labor unions. He cites that none of the recipients who got contributions voted against it and warns the legislature’s process is deteriorating under executive influence and faulty fiscal information. He predicts the session may defer corrective legislation until after the June primary.
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House
ISEA
American Federation of Labor
Aft-Cio
San Francisco
Iowa
Iowa House & Senate
Governor's Office
Comptroller’s Office
Executive Branch
Harold O. Fischer
Harold C. Fischer
Farm Bureau seeks higher inheritance tax exemption in Iowa
Butler County Farm Bureau leaders urged lawmakers in Des Moines on March 12 to raise the state inheritance tax exemption levels, noting no change since 1931. They warned death taxes threaten keeping the family farm intact and backed proposed corporate farming registration legislation.
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Farm Bureau
Butler Co
Des Moines
Burroughs
Grassley
Farm Bureau Legislative Committee
Farm
Fischer Ends Reelection Bid Amid District Strain
Rep. Harold C. Fischer announces he will not seek reelection to the Iowa House after 16 years. He cites an 85 mile district spanning six counties, heavy campaign cost, and time demands from annual sessions. He thanks supporters and notes district changes and financial pressures influence his decision.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Grassley selects Young Voter Division Chairman
State Rep Charles Grassley announced William Schult of Waverly as Chairman of the Young Voter Division for Grassley for Congress Committee. The 31 year old businessman has been listed in Outstanding Young Men of America and served as president of the Iowa Jaycees in 1972 73 while active in civic and state affairs.
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Grassley
Charles E. Grassley
New Hartford
William “Bill” Schult
Waverly
Grassley For Congress Committee
Schulz
Iowa Jaycee’s
Interstate Power 1973 earnings dip despite plant additions
Interstate Power Co reports a 1973 net income decrease of 234,002 from 1972 as operating revenue rose 34 percent while expenses surged 63.5 percent. Large overhauls at the largest generating unit and pollution control work in a second unit, plus back taxes on coal, raised costs. Earnings per share fell to 1.59 from 1.65. Electric revenue grew 5.7 percent.
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Interstate Power Co
IPC
Dubuque
Illinois Tax Department
Cnsis
Death Penalty Debate Echoes From Iowa Letters
Cliff Burroughs reports a flood of pro and con letters on reinstating the death penalty in the Criminal Code revision. Readers share deeply personal testimony, including a widow describing her loss and longing for justice, and support for lawmakers to decide executions. Grassley campaign announces Mrs. Gertrude Stockdale as chair of the Grassley for Congress Women’s Division.
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Cliff Burroughs
State House
Lawa
Turner
Sau
Tam
Roy Taylors fete marks 61st anniversary celebration
Roy Taylor and his spouse observed their 61st wedding anniversary at home on March 10. Daughter Dean Edwards and her husband hosted with 3 grandchildren and families including Rob Edwards and family from Iowa City, Steve Edwards and family from City, Ron Taylor and Dennis Taylor with Greene connections, plus 35 nieces and nephews. Glenn Tuck attended. Susan Hesalreed of Nashua could not. Valeris Taylor called from Florida to wish them well. Afternoon included visiting and a lunch served by the family.
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V&m
Roy Taylor
M&m
Dean Edwards
Greene
Glenn Tuck
Taylor
Susan Hesalreed
Nashua
Valeris
Florida
Dist Soil Conservation Speech Contest in Butler County
The 1974 Soil Conservation Speech Contest will be sponsored locally by the Butler Soil Conservation District. Open to junior and senior high students in Butler County, entries encouraged from rural and urban youths. The local winner advances to a regional contest with prizes up to 25 dollars.
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Kano Owse Rudy
Butler Soil Conservation District
Butler Co
Janet Rieman
Clarksville
Dave Mehmen
Parkersburg
Dave Becker
Dist Conservation Art Contest Told
The Butler Soil Conservation District announces the 3rd annual Conservation Art contest with two divisions adult and school age. Grand prize 25 dollars in adult division. school age groups tiers offer 5 3 1 dollar prizes. Entries must depict soil water or wildlife conservation and be in by May 3 1974 at 5 pm at the District Office in Ellison.
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3Ra
Butler Soil Conservation District
Butler Co
Flison
Pesticide Test Sites Expanded in Butler County Waterloo
Butler County residents may take the 1974 Pesticide Applicators exam in Waterloo on Tuesday March 26 1974 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawkese Institute of Technology campus per Butler Co Extension Director Dale R Thoreson. The notice urges conformity with local testing provisions.
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Butler Co
Waterloo
Dale R. Thoreson
Hawkese Institute of Technology
Campus locations expanded with Electronics Building
The Electronics Building on East Grange Road becomes the southernmost campus facility. This location adds to existing sites at Mason City Fayette and Cedar Rapids, broadening the university footprint.
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East Grange Road
Electronics
Mason City
Fayette & Cedar Rapids
Swine Health School At Charles City For Greene Student
Bill FE Adams of Corner Feed Store Greene attended a Qday Swine Health School in Charles City on March 12 and 14. Sponsored by Salsbury Laboratories the program took place in the firm’s Research and Administration Center and covered herd health management and product information to help students address farm swine health problems and proper product use.
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Bill FE. Adams
Corner Feed Store
Greene
Charles City
Salsbury Laboratories
Greene Recorder March 20 1974 Page Seven
News briefs and notices from the Greene Recorder on March 20 1974 cover local events, civic updates, and small items typical of a midweek page seven. Names, places, and dates reflect the era’s community happenings in a concise, period voice.
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HE Greene
Bristow Elevator Appreciation Day Draws 175 Attendees
About 175 farmers and customers of the Bristow Elevator attended the Kent Feed Appreciation Dinner on March 2 at the Bristow School Gym. After the meal, informative talks were given by John Roach of Lincoln Commodity Services on grain marketing, Bob Eskerraze of Kent Feeds on hog marketing, and Vernon Dendels for Texseles Seed on seeds corn and beans.
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Bristow
Kent
John Roach
Lincoln Commodity Services
Bob Eskerraze
Kent Feeds
Vemon Dindels
Texseles Seed
Ripley Township Democratic Caucus Elects Incumbents
Polly Davis was elected Precinct Committeewoman and Nick Johnson Precinct Committeeman at the Ripley Township Democratic Precinct Caucus held at Nick Johnson's home near Kesley on Monday night March 11. Johnson named allot ted delegate to Butler County Democratic Convention. Davis and Katy Johnson and Jon Hoak named alternates. Katy Johnson and Katy Johnson served as committees and hosted coffee and molasses cookies. open house planned later.
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Polly Davis
Nick Johnson
Ripley Township
Monnight
Mar
Kesley
Butler Co
Katy Johnson
Jon Hoak
Nick
Municipal Financial Report Snapshot from 1973 Ledger
Reconciliations of fund transactions January 1 to December 31 1973 note the book balance warrants outstanding and investments held. Includes receipts and disbursements for the year ending December 31 1973 plus a report of municipal indebtedness for the same period.
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Pepositors
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