Franzenburg to Seek Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Former Iowa state treasurer Franzenburg, 54, announced plans to run for governor as a Democrat pending unforeseen events. He spoke in Marshalltown that a formal bid would come in late fall or early winter, launching the campaign, while criticizing current state leadership and referencing Harold Hughes era. Also noted were potential candidates William Gannon and state lawmakers Tapscott and Glenn.
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Iowa Press Asia
William Gannon
Farmer
Mingo
Robert Fulton
Gannon
John Tapscott
Des Moines
Seat belt use and farming views spark rural poll results
A 1971 Daily Sentinel report surveys Iowa counties on seat belt use with elderly drivers citing nonuse. Separate polls show larger farmers more critical of machinery, limited support for revenue sharing, and rural Iowans watching less TV than five years ago with 43 percent calling programs worse.
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Butler County
Wright County
Shelby County
Why America is Great Yet America Must Again Be Good
A columnist argues that America can remain great only by returning to its founding moral commitments. The piece quotes Alexis de Tocqueville on upholding goodness, honesty, and respect for individual rights, urging citizens to defend marriage, resist legalized mind altering drugs, and let local governance empower communities. It ends with Tocqueville’s warning that if America ceases to be good, it will cease to be great.
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Alexis de Toqueville
America
de Toqueville
Alexis
U.S
Home grown county fair shines at Plymouth grounds
The Plymouth county fairgrounds show notable improvements this summer with new flower beds at entrances and around the flag pole, evergreen shrubs at key buildings, and redwood planters brightening the rest area. Grounds remain well maintained though dusty in the dry spell, and growth of trees promises shade. Local participation and “home grown” appeal boost the fair’s health, with upcoming events including a BPW picnic and newcomers coffee at Cleveland park.
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Plymouth County
Mail bag letters urge Sentinel subscription and local questions
Readers request a one year Daily Sentinel subscription and share homesickness for the paper. They recall area connections from Le Mars and Richmond and note local events, then pose a series of satirical and civic questions about laws, taxes, biking rules, and cultural references.
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Daily Sentinel
Henry Hartman
Richmond
le Mars
Iowa
Foothills College
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