Editorial on rising social security taxes and private retirement choice
The piece argues that 1973 payroll tax hikes will grow the burden on workers and employers, with further increases through 1981 and potential long term costs. It notes the low earnings limit limiting benefits and urges allowing workers to opt for private retirement plans alongside the government program.
Drug abuse authority meeting rescheduled for Dec 21
District IV Iowa State Drug Abuse authority, set up by Gov. Ray to coordinate drug activities across Cherokee, Ida, Lyon, Monona, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties, will hold its annual meeting and officer elections Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Remsen library. The agenda includes a year in review, funding discussion, Outreach Project report, and board officer elections. Open to interested participants.
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Iowa State Drug Abuse Authority
Remsen
Iowa
Robert Ray
Cherokee
Ida
Lyon
Monona
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury Counties
Handwriting sample ordered despite Fifth Amendment claim
A gas station holdup case reached trial when a suspect refused to provide a penmanship sample, invoking the Fifth Amendment. The court ruled he must comply, or face consequences for the obstruction or failure to cooperate.
Christmas goodwill truck visit and newcomer club meeting
Calendar notes a goodwill truck stop in Le Mars on December 19, with phone contacts. It lists a newcomers club gathering at Mrs. Don Devies’s home, 200 First Ave. NW, at 7 30 p m with a $1 exchange gift and election of 1973 officers. The rest contains a legal-education feature about self-incrimination and handwriting in court, written by Will Bernard.
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le Mars
Newcomers Club
Don Devies
First Ave
le Mars Telephone Company
Plymouth Telephone Company
Central Telephone Company
Julius Hop
Rotary Club
Pioneer Telephone Association
le Mars Chamber of Commerce
Julius
Margaret Hop
Calvin Christan Reformed Church
Heart attack symptoms vary. doctor urges faster action
Dear Dr Lamb explains heart attack can start slowly with pain in the right side, radiating to shoulder or arm, jaw, or stomach. Emphasizes need for ECGs and tests, warns prevention through diet, exercise, and quitting smoking, and notes many delay seeking care even among doctors. Audrey Reeves spends holidays with Mid-America Nazarene parents in Olathe, Kansas.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Thad
Audrey Reeves
Mid-America
Iowa grapples with federally run welfare three program shift
Iowa officials warn that federalization of old age assistance, aid to the blind, and the disabled creates pitfalls. Beginning Jan 1 1974 Social Security offices will determine eligibility while states handle supplements and ongoing reviews. Case loads rise from 27,000 to an expected 58,000 as Medicaid expands.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa
Congress
Social Security
Holiday on Ice opens four day run at Sioux City
The 27th edition of Holiday on Ice comes to the Sioux City Municipal Auditorium for four days starting Jan 9 with nightly shows at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The revue features skaters such as Carol and Clive Phipson Marc Le Bel Brigitte Voit Jaci Haskell and newcomers Rulona Rolland and Olympic pair Doug Berndt Barbara Brown. Snoopy the beagle returns and a 16-poodle act debuts with Gerard Seoule and Poodles de Paree as the only non skating act. Production numbers include Rhap sody in Cool and Rhythms of the River boat. Mail orders with a stamped self addressed envelope and payment go to Municipal Auditorium Gordon Drive Sioux City 51101.
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Sioux City Municipal
Carol
Clive Phipson
Little Lito
Argentina
Marc le Bel
Brigitte Voit
Jaci Haskell
Rulona Rolland
Houston
Doug Berndt
Barbara Brown
Snoopy
Beagles
Gerard Seoule
Municipal Auditorium
Gordon Drive
Sioux City
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