Editorial Near Waste of Funds by Cities
The piece argues distrust in city use of funds under discussion of federal revenue sharing. It notes Wilbur Mills may propose a plan distinct from prior ideas and cites NYC Mayor Lindsay challenging assurances on cash use. It highlights lack of gauges on program effectiveness and the tension between city needs and spending accountability.
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Wilbur Mills
Capitol Hill
New York
John Lindsay
Mills
New York City
Lindsay
Revenue sharing loses steam as cities struggle with funds
Bruce Biossat notes rising support for revenue sharing since 1965, but the trend cools at midwinter. cities face funds misuse accusations and critics like Paul Samuelson say grass-roots governments are not the solution. The debate centers on how to spend scarce federal aid effectively.
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Paul Samuelson
ISEA Censures Iowa Legislature and Officials Over Education Policy
The executive board of the 37000 member Iowa State Education Association votes public censure sanctions against the Iowa legislature Gov Robert Ray and Lt Gov Roger Jepsen for treating Iowa’s public school crisis as a political issue. The statement cites five action areas from 1969 to 1972 including tax increases, a 1971 72 spending freeze, underfunding universities and community colleges, and inadequate salary for the state superintendent.
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Iowa State Education Assn
Iowa
Robert Ray
Roger Jepsen
Ray
Jepsen
Oklahoma
National Education Assn
ISEA
Capitol Hill
William Harbor
May 7 8 Junior High Carnival and Theatre Dates
May 7 junior high carnival at Carey gym 7 30 p m. May 7 8 8 community theater Once Upon a Mattress Little theater performances May 7 8 at 8 p m and May 9 at 8 30 p m. May 10 Gehlen band parents meeting Gehlen cafeteria 8 p m. May 18 19 annual Jaycee sandbox fill call 546 7219 by May 17. Advertise in the Le Mars Daily Sentinel read by over 22 000 readers each day.
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Carey Gym
Little Theater
Gehlen Band
Gehlen
le Mars Daily Sentinel
The
Daily Sentinel
Ecology beyond anti litter in Le Mars editorial page
The Sentinel editorial page argues ecology is a total environment issue linking Le Mars to broader regions. It cites burning bans, litter contests, landfill use since 1970, and calls for recycling and centralized paper collection as alternatives to burning or dumping.
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Sara Deever
le Mars
California
New York City
the Sentinel
Glada Koerselman
Booth Vallentine
I.M
I. M. Curious
I. M
Jim Cook
Salvation Army
Sioux City
Cancer society board election set for May 10
The Plymouth County American Cancer Society chapter will hold a board meeting at Westmar Commons on Monday May 10. Lunch opens at 11 30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 12 30 p.m. Rev. George Dunn will report on the Cancer Crusade and officers and directors will be elected.
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Plymouth County
American Cancer Society
Westmar Commons
George Dunn
Le Mars Daily Sentinel May 7 1971 item brief
Local brief from Le Mars Iowa reports community notices and small items of local interest dated Friday May 7 1971. Names places and dates reflect the period and town life in Plymouth County.
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le Mars
Iowa
Daily Sentinel
Brief Guide to Writing Letters to the Editor
A brief exhortation encouraging readers to write letters to the editor. It urges sharing opinions concisely and clearly, presenting reasons and facts, and keeping the message brief for reader appreciation. No specific names, dates, or places are provided.
San Simeon books and guides at a glance
Several new titles highlight California travel and domestic life. The Golden Days of San Simeon presents Hearst's castle with words and pictures and notes it is a state historic monument open to the public. Other timely guides cover marriage, barbecue cooking, auto care, and trailer camping.
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San Simeon
Bus Line Wish for Merrill Kids to Swim in Le Mars
A reader from Merrill asks the Daily Sentinel to publish a plan to provide a bus or transport for local youths to Le Mars to swim. The letter argues summer boredom leads to trouble and suggests structured activities like horseback riding. The writer notes Merrill’s small town limits and hitchhiking to Le Mars, urging reader awareness.
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Merrill
Vikki Arens
Fines in Sheldon Court for No Chauffeur’s License
Frances Felix Hoffman of Le Mars was fined ten dollars and costs in Sheldon mayor s court on April 30 for possessing no chauffeur s license. The case was docketed in Mayor George Carl s court.
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Frances Felix Hoffman
le Mars
Sheldon
George Carl
Local Mail Rates Listed for Vessels and Yearly Plans
A brief notice outlines mail vessel rates outside local areas with pricing for one month at $1.75, six months at $10.40, and one year at $20.00. It specifies no other terms and echoes standard rate structure.
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Ares
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