Iowa debates auto inspection and federal funds risk
Editorial warns Iowa could lose up to 10 percent of federal highway construction money and safety funds for lacking a total auto inspection program by year end. Despite provisional approval of 16 safety priorities, lawmakers eye an interim study as Hawkeye State considers how many vehicles to inspect and where inspections occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa
Secretary of Transportation
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Jack Fulton
Department of Transportion
Transportation
John Volpe
Warren Hearnes
Missouri
California
Alfred W. Kahl
Iowa Automobile Dealers Assn
State Safety Department
Honesty Kindness Courage in a Nevada Journal View
A Nevada Journal piece recounts a lively elderly relative who lists honesty kindness and courage as essential manly traits. A second anecdote adds a high school graduation test of adulthood: waking without prompting, carrying five dollars without spending, and a fatherly note to shine shoes.
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Nevada
Dale Ball
Small moments shine in Le Mars centennial celebration
A teen wins and later recovers a $5 prize during the parade judging. John Hermes finds the money and notifies Chris Heissel, fostering a memorable small moment amid three days of events. Popicles for band members, courteous neighbors, and a humorous Grand Ole Opry ballet moment also stood out as tiny, heartwarming events.
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Chris
John Hermes
Tony Hermes
Paul Olson
John
First Ave
Frank Lauters
Bill Finch
Bill King
Jackie
Bill
Jellema placed on probation for stolen vehicle charge
Bruce John Jellema, 21, of Alton, was placed on probation for three years in U S district court at Sioux City after the imposition of sentence was suspended on a charge of transporting a stolen motor vehicle in interstate commerce. He had pleaded innocent November 19, 1968, to transporting a vehicle from San Diego to Le Mars May 21, 1968, and was convicted by a jury May 20, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce John Jellema
Alton
U.S. District Court
Sioux City
Jellema
San Diego
le Mars
Moon probe history shows 22 unmanned landings reach surface
A list tracks 22 unmanned lunar probes from Luna 2 in 1959 to Surveyor 7 in 1968. American and Soviet craft achieved soft and crash landings, including four on the far side unseen from Earth, such as Ranger 4 and Orbiter 1 2 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Armstrong
Edwin Aldrin
Le Mars centennial thanks from Fred Fenchel Enterprises
Fred Fenchel writes from Mason City thanking Le Mars centennial organizers Russ Kroepel and Roger Athens. He commends setup, stage lighting, and public notices by Mr. Pitts, noting how enjoyable the visit was and expressing desire to return for future collaborations.
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le Mars
Russ Kroepel
Roger Athens
Fred Fenchel
Mason City
Fred T. Fenchel
Fender
Mike Caldwell
Pitts
Marlene Drum Seeks Divorce in District Court
Marlene Mary Drum of Remsen files for divorce from Duane Mariene Drum of Remsen claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks a temporary injunction, use of her maiden name Marlene Mary Mylan, a lump sum alimony, and $100 weekly support. The writ of restraint was signed by Judge J P Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Mary Drum
Remsen
Duane Mariene Drum
Marlene Mary Mylan
J.P
Applause Echoes Like Caterpillar Stomping Home
A husband mocks his reception after a speech, calling the applause a caterpillar in sneakers. The quip appears in a humorous note from Le Mars, which bills itself as the friendly city and the city beautiful.
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le Mars
Appreciation Thank You Note From Mrs Abe Miller
Acknowledges friends neighbors and relatives who sent cards cheery messages flowers gifts visits and prayers during a hospital stay in Sioux City. Mrs Abe Miller expresses gratitude for support that made the long stay more pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Abe Miller
Farms for Sale on Oil Road and Surrounding Counties
Multiple farms offered for sale across Pip County Woodbury and Plymouth counties. Properties include 210 acre Kingsley stock and grain farm with modern improvements 160 acre farm near Pierson 66 acre Woodbury County stock farm with large turkey operation 400 acre farm near Maville 200 acre grain and stock farm between Le Mars and Remsen 480 acre farm with good feed and silos in Cherokee County and more. All offer contract terms, modern houses, and water/feed facilities.
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Kingsley
Oil House
Pip County
Pierson
Oil Road
Woodbury County
Plymouth County
Sioux City
Maville
Woodbury Co
Piva Eeenia
le Mars
Remsen
Hinton
Iowa
Cherokee County
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le Mars Daily Sentinel
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Franco Zepfireli
Lazy
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