Capitol News roundup profiles Iowa federal judges and aid changes
The Justice Department named Edward J. McManus of Keokuk and William Hanson of Jefferson for possible federal judgeships in Iowa, with McManus previously amid contention. The State Board of Social Welfare announces an ADC raise effective May 1 enabling higher earnings to offset living costs, boosting average payment per case to about 148 dollars. Also noted are the appointment of F. E. Van Alstine as clerk of the Southern Iowa Federal Court, replacing Gertrude Darrell who retires after 46 years. Additionally, two Minnesota inmates on death row at Fort Madison await execution dates, with Brown delaying to July 18 and Kelley awaiting appellate review. The article closes with a summary of 1961 records for local loan associations, and a note that the State Liquor Commission cut 97 jobs since May, lowering payroll by 22 thousand dollars monthly.
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Justice Department
Edward J. McManus
Keokuk
William Hanson
Jefferson
White House
Iowa
McManus
Iowa Senate
Norman Erbe
Hanson
State Board of Social Welfare
ADC
Fort Madison State Penitentiary
Charles Brown
Charles Kelley
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Brown
State Supreme Court
Kelly
Kelley
Alvin Koehrsen
Walnut
Savings and Loans Prosper in 1961 State Audit
State Auditor Chet Akers reports a vigorous thriving savings and loan sector in 1961. His annual review covers the 50 state chartered associations with operational and structural levels rising to new peaks over the 12 month period.
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Chet Akers
Akers
Tourism booklet funding sparks legality check
Governor Norman Erbe seeks attorney general guidance on using executive council funds to print a Iowa tourism booklet proposed at 43 000 for 500 000 copies. Interim committee approved publication but balked at funding. Senator Frommel doubts political risks due to Erbe’s photo in the pamphlet.
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Norman Erbe
Attorney Generals Office
Executive Council
Iowa
Erbe
Legislative Interim Committee
Andrew Frommelt
Dubuque
Gov. Erbe
Democrats announce two candidacies for state offices
State Senator Melvin Wolf of Waterloo and Mrs. Delma Dever from near Iowa City have announced Democratic campaigns for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State respectively. Both are running in the race as party nominees.
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Melvin Wolf
Waterloo
Delma Dever
Iowa City
Lisle Urges Long Range Building Plan for State Colleges
State Representative Vern Lisle a Clarinda Republican and chair of the legislative committee on institutions of higher learning argues for a long range building program. He has sent a letter to all committee members stressing the need for more facilities at the state schools to handle a rising student enrollment in the coming years.
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Vern Lisle
Clarinda Republican
Lisle
Legislative Committee On Institutions of Higher Learning
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Electrolux Sales
Cliff Kramer
Aplington
B & W Stores
Are
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U.S
Hormel’s Dairy Brand
Bacon
Food King Cheese
ROYAL
Coupon — Greene
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Hormel
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Carnation
Shedd-Sartush Fqq0s Inc
B & W Produce Dept
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Valencia
Campbell
Shurfresh
Dale E. Willey
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