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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
5
Nationwide March May pig crop is down 6 percent, with Iowa leading declines and fall marketings seen near last year’s level. Experts warn hog prices may rise to about 19 dollars per cwt by November if supply remains tight, while larger than expected marketings could dampen gains.
Public Safety Commissioner Jack M. Fulton notes that the July 1 start date for Iowa's new drunk driving law brings clear standards for judging intoxication. The act increases driving privileges penalties for DWI convictions and guides courts on evidence thresholds to test a driver’s bodily substances.
Iowa adopts a new implied consent law allowing peace officers to require breath samples at the scene during arrest for suspected intoxication. Refusal results in license suspension at least 19 days. First OMVI offense carries 120 day license loss, second 240 days, third or more up to five years. Fines range from 300 to 1000 dollars with jail terms as specified.
The document records the Hardin County Board of Supervisors regular session with all members present. It covers salary adjustments for the Treasurer Clerk and actions on civil defense, tax abatement, and purchasing new voting machines for the 1964 primary and future elections, plus numerous line items for county offices, schools, and care funds. It notes adjournment after routine proceedings and lists various fund allocations and equipment purchases across departments.
The new statute limits prior OMVE convictions to those within six years when considering second or subsequent DUI charges. Commissioner Fulton explains blood alcohol relates to body weight, stomach contents, and time since last drink, giving a 160 pound man 5 beers an hour a BAC over the limit. He urges drivers to adjust drinking habits to avoid arrests and protect lives.
Farmers will receive on the spot advice on crop problems at the annual field day near Kanawha July 15. James E. Reynolds says bring specimens of diseases weeds insects or other difficulties for help. The event runs from 9 am with tours of study plots and a free lunch.
Harry S Lekwa of Ackley State Bank retires after 51 years in banking including five years in Ackley He helped organize the bank and will remain on the board as chairman Lekwa led local Ackley community efforts and was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association serving on the State Banking Board He and his wife plan to stay in Ackley.
The Post Office Department reports higher parcel post weights for interoffice shipments. Minit rises to 40 pounds between first class offices from July 1, larger office routes gain 30 to 40 pounds in third through eighth zones. Local to small offices keeps 40 pounds. first class limit remains 72 inches combined.
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