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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
A column blends political opinion on beef markets with a quirky narrative about identity and travel woes. It shifts to local business news, noting Western Electric’s planned multi million distribution center near Council Bluffs and the struggle to secure a 200 strong non union labor force for Pacific Junction.
Ralph James, longtime operator of a cattle feeding bay at the James corner, six miles north of Hamburg, suffered a stroke at his home in the area. The notice notes Dr J G Schaaf joining Hamburg Clinic on July 1.
Fremont County residents may start a new yearly subscription to The Reporter at three dollars through June end. New subscribers receive mail delivery of Hamburg Reporter for 52 weeks at six cents per issue. Offer limited to Fremont County residents and new subscribers only.
The Rock Port post office relies on a St. Joseph carrier Kenneth W. Smith to help with mail delivery after the death of John Hunt and a string of injuries among local carriers. The piece notes Smith began May 15 for three months, adapting to house numbers and delivery routes while locals recover. Also mentioned are Arnold J Simpson’s death in Roswell New Mexico and other regional updates including Hamburg medical staff changes and Harkin’s congressional visit.
Fremont County Auditor Leland Smith announces absentee ballots are ready at the auditor's office for the August 1 primary. The Reporter mailed voting materials including ballot strips and sample ballots Friday. A third party appears on the ballot alongside Republican and Democratic tickets, with the American Independent Party filing for senator and governor. The ballot features four Republican contests and two Democratic choices.
This July 4 will be an old fashioned one next Tuesday with Monday July 3 a regular work day. Stores plan to operate as usual Monday, then celebrate Independence Day Tuesday and resume normal business Wednesday. Town State Bank closed Tuesday. Post Office lobby open to 6:30 with no deliveries. No special celebration planned. flags urged to fly.
Ames Iowa The Iowa Highway Commission displays new permit rules for outdoor advertising along interstate and primary highways including signs visible from 275. Licenses required by July 31 1972 with applications from Beautification Act Administrator in Ames and district offices.
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