26 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1967
Page
1
Editor William B. Rotch argues that as societies grow denser individual freedom comes under restraint. He contrasts totalitarian and democratic approaches, urging learning to live together through education rather than force and noting the need to balance personal rights with collective needs.
The Independence Bulletin Journal notes within a 1975 context that Iowa may cut 99 counties seats to 20 to 35. It argues existing seats would resist losing courthouses, notes travel distance issues, and suggests a strong incentive would be needed for adoption, comparing to past school mergers.
Nearly half the senior Dean's honor list shows 47 percent of seniors 20 percent of juniors 30 percent of sophomores and 22 percent of first year students earned honors Among area honorees Linda Becker Edna Kammam Le Mars Dianna Willer Akron Edward Brandt Janice Opdahl Ireton Nancy Bancroft Karen Fischer Marcus Twila Lassen Remsen Sunday visitors in Mrs Joe W Meis home were Mr and Mrs Donald Melis Donny Mrs Robert Dunn and daughter Lisa Omaha Mrs Melis younger daughter Joyce traveled to Omaha with Mrs Dunn for an extended stay
Iowa lawmakers kill a bill to allow parochial school students to ride public buses. Rep. Gordon Stokes of Le Mars cast a vote. The Senate later passes the bill 35 to 26 on March 8, but the House action on Thursday ends the matter for this session.
The Lincoln Toppers held a regular monthly meeting on June 14 at 9:30 a.m. The tour started from the Joe Ritchie farm with Ardyce Fett in attendance. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Don Binneboege.
A study by Walter A. Lunden of Iowa State University shows Iowa courts handled between 1,114 and 2,408 juvenile cases from 1940 to 1964. War years saw a rise to 2,073 cases in 1945, with postwar declines and a later peak in 1964 at 2,408 cases. In 1964 45 percent of delinquents were placed on probation. 49 percent of boys and 29 percent of girls were committed to institutions. probation involved background checks and court suspensions followed by placement with a qualified adviser.
Seaman Lawrence M. Vander Esch USN, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Esch of Hawarden, serves aboard a Seventh Fleet ship in the Western Pacific, continuing naval service during wartime deployment.
Iowa data show rural counties placed 54 percent of 123 juveniles on probation, while urban counties had 42 percent of 1,388. Rural courts committed 22 percent to institutions versus 25 percent in urban areas. The study notes a long-term shift away from probation in Town courts since 1957.
The regional round of the 1967 Soil Conservation Speech contest open to Iowa youths in grades 7-12 will be held in July, said Charles Ballantyne of Iowa State University Extension. Topics center on Water Conservation. Prizes total 925 dollars across nine regions, with 25 dollars for regional firsts advancing to state competition for a 250 scholarship and 100 cash for first place. Last year’s state winner was Douglas Buel of LaPorte City, now a freshman at Iowa State majoring in electrical engineering. District contests drew strong interest, with Woodbury 84 participants and Poweshiek 34. Speeches judged on originality, content, accuracy, delivery, and manuscript. two judge questions. Ballantyne notes speeches must run five to ten minutes. notes allowed in district but not in regional or state contests. Regional prizes: 25, 15, 10 dollars. state prizes include 250 scholarship and 100 cash for first place, 75 cash for second, 50 cash for third. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
In a mail bag note the LCHS Letter Club thanks the editor for kind words about the May 31 dance. The writer credits well behaved teens and also thanks Patrolman Lee Schipper and the chaperoning coaches from LOHS Letter Club.
Grace Small of Akron writes appreciating the storm coverage and free papers sent after it. She says the pictures were fine and that she shared copies with her son in Dallas and daughter in Louisiana, who also enjoyed them.
Deeds record transfers in Le Mars with George Paul Garber conveying part of Elm Hill Addition Block 128 to James J Lechtenberg for $10 and City of Le Mars selling part of Lot to Lauretta M Baker for $1. The notice mentions Rollinger interests and Floyd Valley Daily Sentinel publisher details and Plymouth County telephony terms.
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