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Newspaper
Guthrian
Location
Guthrie Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1971
Page
4
Indianola Record Elerale notes Congress members spar over raising the federal minimum wage to as high as 2.95 an hour while current proposals range from 82 to 160. Critics warn higher wages will force small businesses to cut staff including part timers and youth learners, especially if overtime exemptions for food processors and hospitals are repealed.
Analyzes Army morale and leadership failures amid Vietnam casualties. Blames home-front expectations, top brass decisions, and Johnson era escalation. Notes poor judgment at the top, forgotten Korea lessons, and lingering blame across ranks with morale at historic low.
The piece argues expanding the draft rather than using reserves harmed morale and competence in Vietnam. It cites one year service limits, misaligned recruit selection, and a long decline from a seasoned army to a worn force, warning this harmed future rebuild efforts.
Weekly Town Press Association report notes the Iowa Legislature debates a tax increase with House and Senate disagreements over income tax hikes and sales tax rates. Senate rejects a progressive income tax rise, favors a modest increase, while preparing for adjournment around May or June. Also covered are liquor commission reorganization debates, dram shop liability limits, and superintendent salary tensions amid unemployment tax act alignment.
The Mahaska County Boney case spurs a new criminal trespass bill signed by Governor Ray to defend property rights against interference or damage while preserving lawful picketing. The Iowa Farm Bureau asks the Army Corps to clarify enforcement of a 1899 refuse law to regulate dumping into navigable waterways, with July 1 permit issuance and a $100 filing fee.
Jamaica Area News reports a Sunday evening reception for Dean Wilson, grandson of Mr and Mrs Raymond Correy, following High School commencement near Perry. Attendees included Evelyn OConnell, Larry and Beth Correy, Mike Jim Danny and John of Jamaica, Pearl Laker of Jefferson, and the Lynn Wilson family of Park Forest. Also noted are Elvin Meinecke's son Don Bancing dinner guests and Mrs Wayne Fritz retirement dinner with Dallas County Hospital staff.
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