Primary election observations from Iowa press release
A weekly Iowa Press Association release notes that the June 4 primary will not settle claims Iowa leans Democratic, cites a narrow margin for Democrats over Republicans, and highlights independents as crucial for the November race. It details registration changes effective Jan 1 and reports canvassed primary results showing Rep Edgar Holden’s narrow nomination victory and Rep Lucas DeKpster’s 187 vote lead in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Iowa
Melvin Synhorst
David Stanley
George Milligan
GOP
U. S. Senate
Stanley
Milligan
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Holden
Bill Penningroth
Mechanicsville
Lucas DeKpster
Hull
Iowa Elections and Weather Dominates May to June News
In District 1 Plymouth County sees votes for Don Reid while De Koster trails, and Stephen Rapp wins the Democratic nod in Iowa 3rd District by 62 votes over Johnson with Grassley set for the general race. Tama Indian polling rights, disaster declarations hit 36 counties, and Gov. Ray pursues federal aid as rains threaten crops. Coupal may join federal highway post at $38,000. DOT leadership may shift with Ray naming plans.
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Senate
Plymouth County
de Koster
Elmer Vermeer
Orange City
Senate Appropriations Committee
Iowa
Stephen Rapp
Waterloo
Rapp
Nicholas Johnson
Kesley
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
Robert Ray
Ray
Nixon
Coupal
Joseph R. Coupal Jr
Federal Highway Administration
U. S. Senate
Summer driving gets green light for vacation travel
Consumer guidance from Virginia Knauer and the Federal Energy Administration notes that with continued energy conservation, and moderate speeds, there should be enough gasoline for summer travel and regular needs. AAA spot checks show stations expanding hours, with many open seven days a week and some 24 hours. Savings could total over 28 million gallons daily if drivers reduce consumption by 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Federal Energy Office
American Automobile Association
AAA
Rate of childless marriages rising says U of Iowa professor
University of Iowa professor Thomas Walz reports rising childless marriages not solely explained by population control fears. Study of Minneapolis couples shows career pressure, evolving companionate marriages, affluence, and uncertainty drive choice. Some dislike the term childless, prefer child-free, and oppose school bonds due to lack of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Thomas Walz
School of Social Work
Minneapolis
Walz
Card of thanks and birthday gratitude notes
A compiled card of thanks expresses gratitude for prayers blood donations meals flowers and memorials during illness and after an 85th birthday celebration. Separate notes thank relatives friends and medical staff for visits cards flowers and prayers and mention charitable donations to the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
American Cancer Society
Rod Hodgson
Bob
Pat
Allen Pratt
R. H. Eilis
Grossman
Horst Blume
Orange City
St. Vincent
Imbrock
Deines
Striepe
Martin
Huckle
Two Weekend Auto Crashes Reported in Le Mars
Police logged two separate two car crashes in Le Mars over the weekend. Saturday at Fareway 18 1st Ave NE a 1970 Ford driven by Jeannan Wagner collided with a 1969 Pontiac driven by Beverly Hunter after the Ruden car backed from a curb causing $350 and $125 damages respectively. Sunday on 4th St SW a 1967 Chrysler driven by Norland Woodard rear ended by a 1965 Chrysler driven by Susan Hunter caused $200 and $50 damages. Woodard reported neck soreness and sought medical advice.
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le Mars
Fareway
1St Ave. NE
Ford
Jeannan M. Wagner
Dubuque
Pontiac
Ray Ruden
Beverly L. Ruden
Route 4
Wagner
Ruden
4Th St
Highway 75
Chrysler
Norland A. Woodard
Armel Acres
Ralph Hunter
Susan F. Hunter
6Th Ave
Woodard
Hunter
Retiring Minnie Friedlein Completes 37 Teaching Years
Around the state Minnie Friedlein of Guttenberg retires after 37 years in education, including 19 years in one room schools in the Guttenberg area. Glen Beeson of Adel planted a volunteer tomato, grew it in a 10 gallon bucket, and produced 32 tomatoes over the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Friedlein
Guttenberg
Glen Beeson
Adel
New federal rules to boost hiring of handicapped workers
The U S labor department issued section 503 regulations expanding opportunities for disabled people in federal contract work. Contracts over $2 500 must have affirmative action plans with accessible jobs and training, with larger contracts over $500 000 requiring submitted plans and annual results reports. The Employment Standards Administration will handle complaints from certified disabled individuals.
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U. S. Labor Department
Doyle J. Loveridge
Labor Department
Kansas City
Federal Register
Loveridge
Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Louis
Wichita
Why city issues vex voters and road safety concerns rise
A reader blasts traffic crowds following fire crews, questions high prices, and suggests election reform. They urge driver education for youths, critique primary systems, and wonder about two junk yards in Le Mars while noting Father’s Day near.
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le Mars
City Hall
Tru
Elgin 4-H May Meeting At McDougalls Home
The Elgin Eagles 4-H club met in May at Brent and Shayne McDougall’s home with nine members present. A paper drive is planned for June 8 at the fairgrounds. Brent presented on a steer is not all steak. Mrs Doug McDougall provided lunch. Pat Puhl reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Eagles
Brent
Shayne McDougall
Fairgrounds
Doug McDougall
Pat Puhl
Community Club Events Calendar June 18 19 Cleveland Park
Calendar items list BPW picnic at Cleveland park 6 30 p m newcomers club coffee at 9 30 a m Christian Women’s club dinner and guest night at Terrace lounge Westmar program Time geared for men June 19 Calvin Christian Reformed church ice cream social parsonage lawn 326 7th St SE 5 to 9 p m Everyone welcome.
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Pata
iCalvin Christian Reformed Church
7Th St. SE
Cleveland Park
Christian Women’s Club
Terrace Lounge
Westmar
Calvin Christian Reformed Church
Parsonage Lawn
Culver proposes debates with Stanley in 1974 U S Senate bid
Democratic candidate John Culver offers to debate Republican opponent David Stanley and to arrange multiple joint appearances across Iowa this fall. He accepts an invitation from the Iowa Daily Press Association to appear with Stanley in Des Moines on September 7-8, aiming for issue oriented campaigning and further joint events as duties permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culver
U. S. Senate
Culver
David Stanley
Iowa
Stanley
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Des Moines
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Iowa Press Assn
By Don Reid
Tama
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Iowa Commerce
Maurice van Nostrand
Federal Energy Administration Public Inquiry Section
Washington, D. C
Turnpike
Highway Authority
Virginia Knauer
Consumer Affairs
Washington, D.C
U of
Dennis
By Ketcham
Walt
The
Small Society
BricKmAn
I. M
K.W. Fry
le Mars Daily Sentinel
le Mers
Tows
Carter A. Pitts
Plymouth
Glada Koersalman
Dick Koarselman
Vathe Matedorff
Wayna Schipper
Remsen
Kingsley
Wre
Mpss A
Msfon
Serpico
HUD
Badlands
Aerate Mera
Arie J, Bomgaars
New York Life Insurance
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