Butler County backs Grassley for Congress in Iowa
Butler County officers endorse Chuck Grassley for the Republican Party in the third district. The message from county officials led by Clerk Walter Wilhelm and others praises Grassley’s experience and legislative record, urging support as he seeks a seat in Washington. The poem expresses pride in his Iowa roots and readiness to serve the people.
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Butler County
Chuck’ Grassley
Chuck” Grassley
Republican Party
Congress
Iowa
Washington
Butler Co
Walter Wilhelm
Vernon O Larsen
Robert F. Klunder
Victor C. Woodley
Marvin W. Barth
Gene Shepard
Masters in Greene on campaign
Democratic candidate Ron Masters announced Emmett Hanley as Get Out the Democratic Vote Coordinator for Greene. Hanley, long-time Greene resident, will manage absentee ballots and distribute campaign material to area Democrats. Masters spoke to the Butler County Democratic Women’s Club in Allison and campaigned Tuesday in Allison Clarksville Aplington and Shell Rock ending with a coffee at Leona Hempens in Parkersburg.
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Ron Masters
U.S
Greene
Emmett Hanley
Hanley
Masters
Butler Co
Democratic Women’s Club
Allison Mon
Allison
Clarksville
Aplington
Shell Rock
Leona Hempens
Parkersburg
Conklin Visits Greene Politically Charged Stop
Third District Republican US House candidate Charlene Conklin visited Greene on April 24. A dinner at Marge's Cover House highlighted the event, with discussion on Iowa tax bills and the two party system. Conklin stressed listening to the people and criticized Congress for abdication of authority to the President and courts.
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Charlene Conklin
United States House of Representatives
Greene
Robert Watson
Parkersburg
Butler Co
Beth Conklin
Colorado College
Marge
Congress
Conklin
Butler Co. Auditor's
Conklin Neowera
Lobbyists and the legislative process in one senator's view
State Senator Cliff Burroughs reflects on lobbyists in the session noting that student groups lead registrations, with other sectors including welfare, teachers, and churches represented. He argues lobbyists are not all powerful, compares them to walking reference libraries, urges press scrutiny, and forecasts adjournment and broader committee reform proposals for the next session.
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Ispirg
Board of Regents
Secretary
Senate
House
Cliff Burroughs
Howell sees bills passed amid controversy and concern
After long waiting and debate the Senate File 1378 would provide 5 percent appropriations for cities and towns to assist with fewer projects, and a bill broadening chiropractors methods with required training. Senate File 1225 aims to improve handling of child abuse by aiding parents and communities.
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House
Senate
Interstate Power seeks rate increase in Iowa
Interstate Power Co. asks the Iowa State Commerce Commission to raise electricity prices effective May 31, 1974 for all service classes. Average residential customers would see about an 8 percent rise, roughly $1.29 more per month, with variations by class and usage. The company cites inflation, rising costs, and expansion needs for the move and notes prior rate actions including a 1971 filing disallowed by the Commission.
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Interstate Power Co
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Iowa
TPC
R. W. Steele
Interstate Power
Lansing
Clinton
Steele
IPC
Interstate Power Company
Doctor Ewing Honored for 46 Years of Service in Bona Parte
Dr James C Ewing of Bona Parte was honored for forty six years serving the community. He delivered the 1000th baby at Van Buren County Memorial Hospital and the 1974 New Year s baby and also delivered the hospital administrator Dean Hornbaker.
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James C. Ewing
Bonaparte
van Buren Co. Memorial Hospital
Dean Hornbaker
Case for Congress opens office in Waterloo
The Case for Congress Committee opens its Waterloo headquarters at 323 East 4th Street with Judy Sulentic in charge and a general hours pattern mentioned. Bob is mostly on the road and reachable via Judy. if closed, contact Bob at his home number for prompt responses.
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Congress
Waterloo
Congress Committee
East 4Th St
Judy Sulentic
Aoree Pal Monthre
Bob
Judy
Denison man seeks Iowa treasurer nomination in Democratic races
Daniel Fitzgerald of Denison announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Iowa treasurer. The 32-year-old executive vice-president of the Denison Chamber of Commerce previously worked with Marshalltown area business groups. He was born in Marshalltown, grew up near State Center, and earned a BBA from the University of Iowa. He serves on boards for Midwest Iowa Alcoholism Center, Iowa U.S. Highway 30 Association, and Kiwanis Club.
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Fitzgerald
Daniel Fitzgerald
Denison
Iowa
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Marshalltown
Midwest
Kiwanis Club
Denison Official Serves as Crawford Co Industry Leader
The item notes an official from Denison who holds the position of secretary treasurer for the Crawford County Industrial Development Corporation, highlighting his role in regional development.
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Denison
Sec-Treas
The
Crawford Co. Industrial Development Corporation
Clergymen Ride Bicycles in Energy Crisis
Three Richland clergy members Pastor Kenneth Pitts of Richland Fiends Church Father Paul Wetzstein of Mother Cabrini Parish and Rev Richard Layman of United Methodist Church ride bicycles built from parts sent from Oregon reflecting the ongoing energy crisis.
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Richland
Kenneth Pitts
Solomon Named King of Israel After David
David steps down as king and names Solomon his successor. Leaders of Israel assemble for the coronation as a census records 38 000 Levites aged thirty and older. Of these 24 000 supervise temple work, 6 000 serve as bailiffs and judges, 4 000 guard the temple, and 4 000 praise the Lord with music.
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David
Solomon
Israel
Levi
Temple
America
Brighton resident celebrates sixth wedding anniversary
Emmy Stout of Brighton marks her sixth wedding anniversary. Her hobby is piecing and quilting quilts. The family includes four children, twelve grandchildren, and twenty great grandchildren, each with a quilt as evidence of her dedicated craft.
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M&m
Emmy Stout
Brighton
Rural Delhi woman quilts 75 pillows in two years
77 year old Mrs H A Miles designs and sews pillow covers at home. In the last two years she has completed 75 pillows and quilted 0 quilts while also yarn-tying 50 more items.
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H. A Miles
Delhi
Pat Boone Family at Nat's Dairy Congress in Waterloo
The 1974 National Dairy Cattle Congress runs Sept 21 to 29 in Waterloo with Pat Boone and Family opening the event Saturday Sept 21 at 2 30 and 7 00 pm. Boone boasts more than 45 million records and 13 gold songs plus 2 gold albums and a platinum record. He appears with wife and four daughters, delivering a lively entertainment blend reflecting the American spirit.
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Pat Boone
Waterloo
Pat Boone & Family
Boone
Pat Boone Show and Doc Severinsen to Headline Dairy Congress
Officials of the National Dairy Cattle Congress announced that Doc Severinsen will appear this fall alongside the Pat Boone and Family Show. Tickets for either show may be obtained by writing National Dairy Cattle Congress Box 298 Waterloo IA 50704.
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National Dairy Cattle Congress
Doc Severinsen
Waterloo
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Burroughs’ Report
Howell
the Greene Recorder
Wilbur Dye
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Rebecca Jean
Thomas Joseph
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