07 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
1
An editorial argues farmers are also major consumers of inputs. It cites a government study showing farmers spent about 54 billion dollars last year on food production, feed, seeds, fuels, and equipment, with livestock and poultry producers accounting for most purchases.
Area Plains mental health center seeks a $20,000 funding increase to handle a rising caseload averaging 22 new patients monthly with peaks of 30 in July. Plans include a half day weekly psychiatrist from nearby Sioux City or Cherokee and a USD intern, plus a salary raise for the director from 11 000 to 16 000 annually.
Libertyville seeks a county funded comprehensive rehab center for Plymouth county residents. The plan includes a director, counselors, crisis service, family counseling, 21 day treatment, follow up, and AA support, with estimated yearly cost of 22810 dollars. Local officials discuss funding, sliding fees, and potential expansion to include drug abuse programs. Representatives from Area Plains mental health center and AA attended. decision postponed.
Calendar notes two August gatherings and a rural Cherokee picnic. Sweet Adelines meet Aug 7 at St George's parish hall at 8 p.m. Sunshine club gathers Aug 8 at Mrs George Abels 193rd Ave NW at 2 p.m. Aug 12 Maryhill picnic dinner and bazaar in rural Cherokee from 4 to 8 p.m. Broasted chicken, vegetables, bingo, games, auction, hot air balloon launch. prices: adults and children $1.
The 1973 Bulldog team expresses gratitude to all who followed their season and especially thanks Neil Doc Ersland Bud Buhman Ray Johnson and the Booster Club for their help and steadfast support. Jerry Lake LCHS baseball coach
Readers urge continued local coverage amid scarce newsprint and rising needs. Ester M Dirks writes from Brentwood and Dan Degner notes family ties in Le Mars while noting press concerns from nursing home residents awaiting essential news. Dennis the Menace reference ends the message.
Kenneth W. Burkett, councilman of ward 1, Le Mars, argues the city council acted wisely in a library building project funded from a three year budget and questions the legality and motives of a citizen group suing over the purchase. He urges voter support for elected officials and favors petitions for budget limits to require special elections, not accusations of illegality.
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