09 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
1
Grundy Register urges heightened awareness of tornado risks as funnel clouds threaten Iowa. It cites past Towns like Charles City and Oelwein and urges families to plan, seek basements, and keep radios handy. It notes upcoming unsettled weather and compares evacuation drills to wartime ship abandon times.
HR observes two tons of armor on a new presidential limousine. The vehicle includes three televisions, a back-seat radio-telephone, and a public address system. Described as tank-like, the car aims to shield the President from attack, reflecting a nation plagued by crime and violence.
A reader reflects on a Conservation Foundation pamphlet urging action to protect the earth, noting rural hunger for awareness amid Plymouth county drought damage. The piece argues we must stand still and confront problems now, with hope resting on responsible citizens and the older generation.
Sioux Empire College of Hawarden remains open for the 1968 69 term with dormitory space and part time jobs for students. Dormitories open September 16 orientation September 17 registration September 18 and classes begin September 19. Subscribe to the Le Mars Daily Sentinel.
In a mail bag letter Rev J B Haddock argues that society and churches reflect individual faith, condemns perceived blasphemy in a pastor’s Aug 23 piece, warns that neglect of God leads to decay, and urges repentance and return to biblical law to heal social ills and contest the rise of hippies anarchists and black power activists. He cites Jesus and prophets, stresses love of God and neighbor, and faults secular remedies.
Mary Nemmers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Nemmers, is a senior at the University of South Dakota Vermillion majoring in math and psychology and set to graduate in February. Her sister Virginia Nemmers is a sophomore at the College of St Teresa Winona Minnesota pursuing a college major.
Drought damaged crops can be profitably used as silage with careful moisture and nitrate management. Harvest priority should go to fields with poorest grain potential, use upright silos for high feed value, and cover silage to prevent spoilage. Soybeans can also make quality hay or silage with proper drying and conditioning.
John R. Goldman of the Social Security administration says starting July 1 Medicare will help pay for outpatient physical therapy through participating hospitals clinics or public health agencies. A Sioux City district office representative will be at the Le Mars courthouse on Thursday Sept 19 from 9 a.m. to noon to provide information and assistance.
John Edward Bunning, then 18, was sentenced to 10 years in the Iowa men's reformatory at Anamosa after pleading guilty to forging a check for 7.50 written June 19, 1967, at Derby station in Sioux City. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the district court ruling last Thursday, following an appeal filed the next day.
A fragmented letter explores weather anxieties and political rhetoric while musing on holidays, safety, and everyday curiosities. It questions politicians speeches promoting caution, asks about welcoming new students, and contemplates cultural references and misused phrases.
A Storm Lake tribute to Bill Jarnagin on September 19 features a 6:30 p.m. reception in Buena Vista University Science Hall and a 7:15 p.m. program in the student center. Don Reid, secretary of the association, will be principal speaker. Jarnagin, 89, is praised for lifelong press work and community leadership.
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