31 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
1
Editorial notes 1972 as a leap year bringing an extra day, more political races, and potential tax and trade issues. It urges citizens to stay informed, value national heritage, and take responsibility rather than waiting for others to act. It also highlights government and military questions, urging dedication to a better year.
The Daily Sentinel looks back at 1971 in Le Mars and Plymouth County noting growth and calm with hints of a hospital push at Floyd Valley, a new junior high and indoor pool, rising assessments, and looming elections. The staff predicts a busy 1972 with notable developments and continued coverage.
Recycling helps our country by conserving natural resources and saving trees. The United States recycles 11 million tons of waste paper yearly, preventing about 200 million trees from being cut. Reusing copper, lead, zinc scrap preserves mineral resources and cuts solid waste while boosting economic strength and reducing reliance on imports.
Reader letters discuss a 44 year old man who died of heart disease after weight loss and a heavy smoking and high fat diet. Dr Lamb explains risk factors and the need for medical tests and mentions his book. A second letter asks about molasses for diverticulosis. the response says molasses is fine and iron rich, not harmful.
The Iowa state traveling library sent a new list of records including country folk songs juvenile and popular genres. The public library invites requests for records and hosts a regular story hour at 2 30 p m on Saturday January 8 to engage readers with varied topics and materials.
Mildred Hagemen of Hinton was admitted Wednesday to St Luke East. Evelyn Roseberry of Le Mars was admitted Wednesday to St Joseph Mercy.
Calendar notes a St James Altar Society gathering at parish hall 7 45 p m with a special circle chairmen meeting for 1972 after the regular session Jan 4 Catholic Daughters Court 335 will hold its monthly meeting Jan 4 at 8 p m in St Mary cafeteria
Local paper from Le Murs Iowa recaps year end events with brief notices and community updates. Names, dates, and places reflect small town life as editors close the year with concise items.
Art Neu Republican candidate for lieutenant governor urged restoring public confidence in the Iowa legislature and said he would advance shorter productive sessions with pre session planning by Senate House and Governor leaders. He favors early hearings on appropriations, specific dates for major bills, and running with the governor as a team. Neu stressed better communication between chambers and avoided endorsing any governor candidate while noting contrasts between parties and labor issues. He is a 2 term Carroll state senator with ties to law and politics and highlighted his reform and unified court bill support.
Irmina Manternach of Kingsley pled guilty and paid a 15 dollar fine for failing to stop at an assured distance in Sioux City traffic court. Steven J. Boever, 21, of Marcus, had his driver’s license suspended for 60 days by the Iowa Department of Public Safety for a serious violation. Out‑of‑town guests staying in local homes included families from Minneapolis and Biloxi, with Sioux City hosts Mrs. Willard Westerveld and Mrs. Ben Remer among others.
Mrs Everette Miller of Murray was presented with an award of appreciation by the United States Army. She served as a radio operator for the Osceola police department, earning recognition for her service.
A reader in Sutherland calls out seasonings of sport praising aerial shooting of eagles foxes and other wildlife. He likens it to cruel acts such as pulling wings from flies and impaling butterflies with pins, dismissing it as inhumane sportsmanship.
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