28 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1977
Page
1
A 1978 outlook predicts inflation will persist but business profits may rise, with wages and salaries climbing. Miners push for safer conditions while President Carter signals possible tax cuts to spur investment, capital spending and employment, including lowering the corporate rate and potentially permanent investment credits.
Peter T. Harstad urges action on the Territorial Papers project, noting National Archives work on Wisconsin and Iowa materials since 1934. He cautions that policy and budget cuts, including a $500,000 cut to the Archives service, threaten five staff positions and the Iowa material’s progress.
Dennis the Menace discusses awareness of small business issues among officials. The speaker co sponsors the bill and expects quick congressional consideration in the next session. Lee Schuler of Albert City was honored by the Volunteer Fire Department after decades of service. Albert City Republic Appeal.
Dear editor, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Port of Westfield thank you for the portrait gifted on their silver anniversary and express deep appreciation for the thoughtful gesture and generosity.
The Senate small business committee is examining a bill to raise the Small Business Administration to cabinet level, create a small business economic council, and add an office to represent small business views in federal agencies. It calls for annual presidential reports on small business priorities and programs.
Le Mars Daily Sentinel is identified as the official city and county newspaper with weekday publication and second class postage in Le Mars Iowa 51031 dated Wednesday December 28 1977.
A reflective column argues that people accept near misses in daily life from furniture to speed limits. It notes 2 by 4s that measure off and margarine sold as butter, while TV private detectives mirror a tolerance for plausible but imperfect justice. The piece suggests restraint and credibility guide common judgments.
Le Mars judge James P. Kelley finishes a week long judicial training at the national college of the state judiciary on the Reno campus of the University of Nevada December 4 to 9. The Daily Sentinel reported the training alongside news on David K. Boyd the new district court administrator.
Treasury officials weigh eliminating the penny and replacing it with a 2 or 3 cent piece as minting costs climb. By 1982 each penny would cost one cent to produce and by 1990 about 1.25 cents. About 31 percent are hoarded and 10 percent lost yearly. Aluminum pennies from 1973 worth thousands remain missing.
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