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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
10
Letters and observations critique rail policy and urban environmental issues. The writer mocks rail network cuts, notes contractor egos, and laments loss of local service. Also surveys dog laws, urban politics, and elm tree Dutch elm disease impacts on farms, urging wildlife preservation and ecological balance.
Henningsen Food manager Jim Rountree says revenue from the pond is marred by abuse. Cars and tractors damage the carefully built dykes and littering damages the grounds, though the facility is intended for public use and kept by the Henningsen Company.
From Our House narrator describes the Easter Bunny waking late for a backyard hunt with four children, feeding them French toast, instructing them to sit quietly, and hiding eggs around the yard. Cats sample chocolate, and the Bunny endures a nerve racking scramble as eggs are found in mailbox, thermometer, Wonder horse wheels, and downspouts before success.
Speaker William J. Harbor outlines a school finance proposal during Easter week. It shifts school costs from property taxes to state funds of 70 to 80 million and local income taxes for excess spending, with local approval and budget belt tightening emphasized. The plan aims to reduce overall state burdens while urging efficiency.
Cindy Bass, a Malvern coed and junior education major, was elected president of Simpson College Pan Hellenic Council in Indianola. The council oversees Greek-letter clubs and Bass also serves as co chair of Simpson’s Interfraternity Council. She is the daughter of Senator Earl Bass and Mrs. Earl Bass.
The Henderson Hornets 4-H Club met March 17 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall. Merrill Slump led the pledge to the flag and a roll call cited a breed of animal. Jerry Towne spoke on what it takes to import live stock while members Kevin and Roger McGrew Gary Johnson James Paul Kenny Bolton gave talks on livestock breeds origin purebred imported beef breeds and crossbreeding beef and dairy. Refreshments were served by Judy Magers Darlene Bolton and Kenny Bolton.
Dale Clements announced the sustaining membership drive is about 60 percent complete with several towns meeting goals. Hamburg surpassed the target by over $100, and contributions can be made by contacting Allan Burdie, Glen Weatherhead, J Randall Smith, Lyle Falk, and others in Malvern Hastings Randolph and Henderson. Funds support the Mid-America Council Service Center operations, staff, and camping facilities.
Sen Earl G Bass writes on Iowa politics arguing 18 year olds deserve full majority rights after previously opposing a 18 vote extension. He lists bills while noting support for Environmental Quality and General Services plans and shifts stance on youth suffrage and responsibilities.
Iowa Power and Light Company notified the Iowa State Commerce Commission it cannot provide interruptible gas for new or expanding commercial and industrial customers due to limited supply from Natural Gas Pipeline Company. New firm gas cap lowered to 100 Cef per day or 600,000 Btu per hour. previously 500 Cef per day or 3.3 million Btu per hour. Existing customers and small-volume users remain guaranteed adequate supply. Customers planning for additional gas should contact Glenwood office.
Margaret Goos of rural Silver City has been chosen as a delegate to President Nixon's White House Conference on Youth to be held in Estes Park, Colorado, April 18 to 22. The 1971 conference aims to foster interaction between young people and adults in authority across government and non profit sectors to explore new approaches to major issues.
The Youth Conference plans to engage 1511 delegates including 1000 youth and 500 adults from across the nation to discuss issues such as foreign relations environment race drugs education draft national service poverty legal rights economy and culture. 100 international participants will be invited as special delegates with transportation and lodging funded by state and White House. Margaret joins 10 Town delegates with C J Gautier as state 4H leader and commission chair.
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