Akron and Remsen Bicentennial Celebrations Begin This Week
Akron begins a Gay 90s themed bicentennial with a rodeo plane rides soap box derby boat races square dance and a queen coronation on Wednesday night leading to a tug of war finale. Remsen hosts a June 16 to 18 observance featuring Shrine white horse show parades dances and a time capsule.
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Akron
Remsen
Plymouth
Sioux
Cherokee
Coronation
U.S.A
Plymouth County
National food study questions duplication and cost
Lyle Borg argues against creating a new federal food commission urging use of existing agencies like GAO FTC DOJ and USDA. He notes ongoing studies by FTC and congressional efforts totaling thousands of man years and warns that extra legislation does not ensure results. He urges leveraging current investigations to keep food prices low.
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Congress
General Accounting Office
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Department of Agriculture
FTC
House
Neal Smith
Justice Department
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Lyle Borg
Iowa Farm Bureau
Voice Ta Turtle Reflects On Athletics Salaries
The piece criticizes professional sports star salaries and strikes as the season begins. It notes the annoyance of under-40 and over-40 athletes clinging to lucrative fringe benefits and high pay while the season unfolds.
Youthful Sport Obsessed Men And Their Fading Fountain Of Youth
A reflective piece notes men cling to youth through sports and vanity while aging, citing Mrs Blanda’s grandson George as an example. It laments perpetual adolescence in local teams and the social pressure on families, contrasting with the need to move on. It mentions little league, aging stereotypes, and Marilyn Monroe’s death as a cautionary symbol.
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Marilyn Monroe
Flag Day and the lure of youth in sport and media
The piece muses on aging and youth culture citing James Hilton and Ponce de Leon, notes Americans chase youth through pills diets and soaps, reflects on adult responsibility and playing football professionally while aging, and contrasts this with schools fostering reading over sports while President Ford is described as a sports buff as networks expand sports coverage.
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James Hilton
Ponce de Leon
America
United States
Ford
Honesty and Diplomacy in Self View and Abroad
A essay on self image notes most think themselves above average while others focus on flaws. It cites John Osborne calling Americans ludicrous and plastic, his wife’s harsh verdict on New York, and Telly Savalas defending American worth. The piece ends that honesty, aided by diplomacy, can refine the ego.
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John Osborne
America
New York
Los Angeles
Osborne
New York City
Telly Savalas
Kojack
London
England
Commendation for Bicentennial Fireworks Funds
In the mail bag the Mothers Study club of Le Mars commends Carter Pitts for his successful efforts in obtaining funds for the bicentennial fireworks.
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Mothers Study Club
Carter Pitts
Mothers Study Club of
le Mars
Sentinel praised for coverage of recital event
Letter to the editor thanks the Sentinel staff for excellent coverage of a recent recital. The note expresses appreciation for the role of the newspaper in the success of the event and mentions ongoing subscription details for Daily Sentinel carriers and service options.
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the Sentinel
Renken reunion held June 6 at Le Mars park
More than 85 attended the Renken family reunion at Le Mars Municipal Park on Sunday June 6. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Lester Renken Mr and Mrs Kay Pralle and Mr and Mrs Orland Fara. Next year’s in charge are Mr and Mrs Harry Oetken Mr and Mrs Virgil Renken and Mr and Mrs Erwin Renken. Overnight visitor Thomas Nemmers son of C C Nemmers recently finished college work in Chicago and was in Le Mars Tuesday June 8.
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Renken
le Mars
Lester Renken
Kay Pralle
Orland Fara
Harry Oetken
Virgil Renken
Erwin Renken
Gareith Renken
Pat Shultz
Michael
William Renken
Dennis Renken
Deborah
Martyn Renken
Patrick
Suzanne
Ray Renken
David
Earl Oetken
Donna
Troy
Ann Gerrietts
Delmar Gerrietts
Steven Barrack
Billy
Lowell Garrietts
Lori
Todd
Gary
Rodney Renken
Jackie
Kristie
Harry
Oetken
Becki
Vickie
Scott
Wilhelmine’ Renken
Kelton Pralle
Stanley. Renken
Brenda
Chad
Sharon Pitts
Patricia
Bertha Voss
Jerry Johnson
Robin
Melissa
Mark
H.H. Beitelspacher
George Renken
Harold Frerichs
Fred Renken
Bill Renken, Jr
Debra and
Dennice
John Krienert
Donald Hopp
Wesley Utech
Greg
Steven
Marvin Vande Zandschulp
Walter Renken
Karen
Thomas Nemmers
C.C. Nemmers
Chicago
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Texas
Dave Louis
Arkofe
William Norton
Solmon
Jack ‘Starrett
PG de Pana CT
Cao
Charles Bernstein
Cocacg Service Company
Alfred Hitchcock
Karen Black
Bruce Dern
Turtle
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Towals
Lana Leaverton
Richard Leavertons
Lana
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Small Society
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Unitedstt
Cfirst
Bennington
Mee
Bhim
Ady M. Gardner
John and
Lorna
Loma
John Mount
le Mars Daily Sentinel
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Carter A, Pitts Ves Koerselenen
Fredarich
P. Verzani
Merle Motedortt
Dédi
Sitamana Woyna’ Schippar
le Mors
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Remien, Hinton
Kingsing
Hoe
Dennis
le Mars Park
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