Governor Ray and Jepsen clash over 172 race hints
An Iowa newspaper opinion notes growing friction within the Republican Party as Governor Robert Ray contemplates a possible third term while Roger Jepsen signals a gubernatorial bid. It predicts infighting ahead of the June primary, urges restraint, and argues for stable leadership.
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Robert DL Ray
Roger Jepsen
Kins
Jepsen
Jowans
Ray
Senate
Iowa
Bob Ray
Tle
Republican Party
Shortening Legislative Sessions Debated in Iowa History
A 1971 Iowa legislative session was the second longest on record, challenging claims that annual sessions shorten work. Critics cite long speeches and slow procedures as flaws. Senator Laverty and Rep Middleswart discuss reforms of the committee system and limits on donor speeches to improve efficiency and public image.
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Iowa
Charles Laverty
People
James Middleswart
Lawmakers push for shorter sessions amid noise
In Des Moines officials advocate limiting session length to reduce distractions and protect taxpayer costs. They argue prolonged staffing and camera attention frustrate constituents and hinder the legislature's core duties. Speakers urge efficiency and focus on essential business.
Iowa lawmakers adjourn sine die after clash over bonds
In a dramatic 1971 session moment Iowa lawmakers adjourned sine die after the house attached a 3.1 million appropriation amendment to a board of regents bill to halt new academic building revenue bonds. Rep Dewey Goode led the amendment 45 to 39, prompting a 20 hourly session before the senate accepted it. The session enacted tax hikes and school funding measures and set a state foundation plan to boost per pupil funding over ten years.
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Senate
House
Board of Regents
Dewey Goode
Bloomfield
Robert Ray
Mexico
Siue
State Board of Regents
Highway Commission
Department of Public Instruction
Department of Social Services
Iowa
Congress
Department of General Services
Subscription expiry notice dated July 1971
Readers are urged to check the date stamped after their name on page one. If it reads 7/71 the paper expires this month and will be topped in August 1971 unless renewed.
Resignation impacts Iowa Electric leadership shakeup
Sutherland Dews resigned as commercial vice president of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company effective June 30 to devote full time to Doras family interests. Duane Arnold, board chairman, announced the move, noting Dews will headquarter in the Dow Building Cedar Rapids. Dews has been with the company since 1948 and held roles including general commercial manager and vice president since 1961. He serves Mercy Hospital and Cornell College at Mt Vernon and has degrees and fellowships from Iowa and Aspen Institute. He is married with four daughters and a home at 131 Cottage Grove Ave SE Cedar Rapids. The report also covers other community notices, events, and social updates.
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Dows Read Estate Company
Daas Farms, Inc
Lows Man
Dows
Iowa Electric
Mercy Hospital
Cornell College
Mt Vernon
University of Iowa
Aspen Insitute For
Cottage Grove Avenue, S.E
Cedar Rapids
June meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary held
The June meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary convened at 8 p.m. with president Mrs Tom Towne presiding. Fifteen members attended, eleven wore pins. Mrs Everett Severns reported briefly on the Historian book and drew the door prize. Refreshments followed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Tom Towne
Everett Severns
Casey Area News Events Highlight Local Visits and Awards
Friday visitors of Mr and Mrs Wm A Mavis were their grandchildren Mike and Joan Bassett from Little Rock Arkansas. Thursday visitors were Mr and Mrs Richard Gaskill and Alberta Gaskill of Des Moines. Saturday guests were Mr and Mrs Jr Gaskill and Na Kay of Atlantic. Kenneth Meyers of Guthrie Center visited Tuesday. Tom Wheeler and baby from Des Moines visited Sunday. Pat Hitchcock of Des Moines visited Friday afternoon. O E Hayes of Casey received the State Governors merit award for 37 years of service at Ames meeting. a sign greeted him on Main street. Merle Bessel family hosted Earl Bassett Mike Josh Bassett and Max Whetstone Eric from Little Rock. Sunday dinner guests included Cerl Reid Hamburg and Dale Larson Omaha. The old Bels and Raper Grocery score building was torn down last week. debris partially cleared.
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Eleanor Stanley
Helen Tighe
Lela Peekuma
Eleanor Meinecke
Lulu Dueland
Marie Kenney
Martha McDevit
Bohelean Severns
Hief- Turan
Jean Reese
Al-Arms
Connie Neal
Jamaca Lotte Lessue
Couck Propes
Guthne Center
Saik
Guthrie
Ffta
Jamaica
Gu Tre Center
Mike McDermot
As McDermott
Jim Hogge
Susan
Tony
Jefferson Airport
Willey
Cla Sewing Club
August
Meinecke
Alvin Carlson
Ward Murphy
Cecil Tam
Everett Severns
Dewey Walker
Mr Tam
Walker
Raymond Correy
Errol Wilson
Perry
Leo Tighe
Alicona
Ray Burget
Burget
Grace Lamp
Nickie Hanson
Fort Dodge
Wm. A Mavis
Mike
Joan Basset
Litle Rock
Ark
Richard Gaskill
Farmily
Alberta Gaskill
Des Moines
Clifton Gaskill
Jr. Gaskill
Na Kay
Atlantic
Kenneth Meyers
Guthrie Center
Chris Playman
Tom Wheeler
Baby
Manly Ruppert
Pat Hitchcock
O E Hayes
Casey
Ames
Main Street
Hayes
Merle Bessel
Earl Bassett
Josh Bassett
Little Rock
Arkansas
Max Whetstone
Eric
Roy Cowdes
Cerl Reid
Hamburg
Dale Larson
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Werkly
Timen
Guthriea
Iown
Bes
Polomon
Dia
Capitol
Tnree
State Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission
Department of Public Safety
Richard Eilis
Ofte
Afb
Omaha
David Fox
Lebron Fox
Vietnam
Darrell Dodge
Nelle Hoge
Harold Hansen
Bagley
Val Badger
President
Traer
State Center
Richland
Dee
Gardiner
Earl Walger
Dren
Jefferson
Everey Severns
St. Joseph Catholic Chanch
Union Church
Sumday
Men Park
Father Freeman
Jamaica Area News
Casey Area
Mrs
George Speedling
Dodge
Central Motor Co
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