30 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1971
Page
1
Roger Gray argues mass media teach us to see and hear without observing and that computer driven business and political channels erode person to person contact. He urges better listening skills to counter dehumanization of communication and enhance diplomacy.
The text argues crime is a real problem, fueled by disrespect for the law and a retreat from civic duty. It laments attacks on police, notes sympathy for mob rule, and urges steadfast punishment and lawful change to prevent societal decline.
A local editorial warns of marijuana dangers as school starts, citing strict penalties for felonies and long term consequences on voting, education, and citizenship. It contrasts youthful experimentation with lasting life impact, urging restraint and responsibility to avoid jeopardizing futures.
In the mail bag the editor and three leaders thank supporters for enabling attendance at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes conference in Estes Park Colo. They note 40 Heelan High School attendees last summer and 10 to 21 from other towns, credit church sponsors and clubs for funding. They invite inquiries to FCA huddle leaders and announce a kick off meeting for all grade 9-12 athletes on Tuesday Sept 7.
Calendar items include Pioneer Machinery club meeting at Merrill old city hall Monday evening, Catholic ladies club at St Joseph church Le Mars with hostess Mrs Nick Kamp and guests welcome, tryouts for Everybody Loves Opel at little theater Sept 28, eleventh annual Smorgasbord at First United Methodist church serving 5 p.m. public welcome. Subscription details list Daily Sentinel carriers in Le Mars Merrill Kingney Ovens and Rerasen with two weeks by carrier 60 cents and monthly, yearly rates shown.
Le Mars list shows numerous speeding violations at ten to eighteen dollars plus costs. Some cases include failure to stop and possession of beer with fines. one serious charge, operating under influence, bound over to district court with $500 bail. Additional reader letters question local pollution, road priorities, wage raises, and public amenities.
Iowa Employment Security Commission reports July unemployment total of 7 387 dollars in the county and 2 139 952 64 dollars in state payments. The July insured unemployment equals 42 545 weeks. June payments were 2 665 167 44 dollars for 52 050 weeks.
Eta Gralapp departs Monday August 23 for Davenport to teach in the Pleasant Valley school system. A Spring graduate of the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls she earlier graduated Gehlen high school. Plymouth Linn Polk Black Hawk unemployment totals cited and note on program financing and eligibility.
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