Russians and farming drafts spark social speculation
A satirical column notes Russians face yearly drafts to harvest crops in major cities, contrasting with U S debates on farm labor and regulatory oversight. The piece imagines reforms and absurd scenarios involving USDA officials, a New Jersey congressman, and a pickup emissions fix, ending with a jab at bean futures.
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Russia
Dod
OSHA
USDA
New Jersey
Ralph Nadar
Earl Buzz
Golden Anniversary of Mills County 4H Recalls Service
The Mills County 4H clubs celebrate 50 years of service to the community, county, state, and nation. The column praises 4H for shaping responsibility, social graces, and democratic values in youth, noting its central role in rural life and farmer stability.
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Mills County
America
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Why Not Slow Down Enjoy Iowa During Gas Shortage
William H harbor Chief Clerk of the House urges slowing down to cope with gasoline shortages. He argues the quiet pace reveals local beauty such as ponds pheasants and crop patterns. The piece invites Iowans to explore recreational facilities and hidden countryside within driving distance rather than panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bill
William H. Harbor
United States
Modern Animal Fair Opens At Des Moines 4H Event
Casual Comment notes the 50th anniversary mood at the 4H fair with families, volunteers, and 97 stewards honored for long farm homesteads. The piece weaves in political jabs about federal spending, Nixon era policy, and a call to support Billie Jean King, ending with a reflection on dissent and farm advocacy groups like NFC and NFO amid a white house enemies list context.
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C.C. Caswell
Bob Lounsberry
Iowa
White House
NFC
United States
John Dean
Charles Colson
Pensylvania Avenue
Dean
Watergate Committee
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Kansas City
Congress
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxations
NFO
Earl Butz
Hendrick Houthauker
Young Executives Committee
Erhard Pfingston
Sioux City
Cam
Washington
Oren Lee Staley
Staley
Malvern Leader Readers Attend Social and Reunion Events
Thursday through Sunday coverage details visits and gatherings in Malvern Iowa and surrounding towns. Numerous guests from Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa attended reunions card games and family visits at the Schmidt Wederquist and Vanatta homes. A large list of local attendees from Emerson Hastings Glenwood Council Bluffs and Malvern marked the community week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazelle Hawk
Omaha
Miley Schmidt
J.B. Parker
Emerson
Millie McAninch
Aitken
Minn
Alice Biskey
Hills City
Bessie LaPlant
Grand Rapids
Wm. Baty
Ross Fairchild
Janice
Lincoln
Neb
Schmidts
Dale Haines
Red Oak
Harvey Miller
Fern
Marjorie Alberts
Marjorie
Erma Cheyney
Lena Cobb
Wayne Stanley
Glenwood
Edmundson Hopsital
Ira Bell
Elva Pollitt
Bert
Eppley
Wm. Kelso
Donald
Lucille Blackman
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Bob
Melva Rochelle
Blackmans
Bill Rice
Frank Chamberlain
Hamburg
Lyle Houts
Riverton
Ruben Ritchie
Glenn Davis
Dick Vanattas
Junior Vanattas
Patty
Thurman
Craig Bateman
Brad
Judy Wooton
Randolph
Vanattas
Glen Buhr
Ernie
Cascios
Jeanne
Don Holden
Denver
Colo
Larry Trawiske
California
Pat Blackman
Kenny
Chris
Glen
Judy
Larry
Ivan
Jopp
Forestburg
Sandy
Tim
Michael Raine
Oakland
Joyce Craig
John Schroeder
Kearney
Miller
Hooper
Alexandria
Norfolk
Nebraska
Underwood
Iowa
Henry Schroeder
Don Wooly
Robert
Hilda Schroeder
Fines and Fines in Engle Magistrate Court
Magistrate Esther Engle reported multiple cases this week. Craig D. Hohanson of Omaha received a 10 dollar fine for no license plates. Gordon E. Jensen of Red Oak fined 24 dollars for speeding. Robert L. Ryan of Glenwood charged with no Ja. license 5 dollars. Floyd Rubenking of Malvern jailed 30 days for public intoxication. Darrell E. Andrews of Glenwood bound over on an OMVAS charge by trooper Harry Gregg. Melvin David Woods of Red Oak fined 30 dollars 70 cents for overweight. Mary Alice Hodgson of Glenwood 15 dollars for leaving a vehicle unattended on an incline without an effective handbrake. Kenneth Gustin of Hastings cited for public intoxication 15 days Mills County jail. Robert Alex Twyman of Omaha fined 32 dollars for speeding. All fines include 5 dollars court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Engle
Craig D. Hohanson
Omaha
Gordon E. Jensen
Red Oak
Robert L. Ryan
Glenwood
Floyd Rubenking
Malvern
Mills Co
Darrell E. Andrews
Rt. 3
Glen
Highway Patrol
Harry Gregg
Melvin David Woods
Mary Alice Hodgson
Kenneth Gustin
Hastings
Mills County
Robert Alex Twyman
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NFO Report
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Me. Vernon News
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David Angus
Alvin Adolph Arp
Co. Bluffs
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James Beattie
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A.J. Brandt
C. Bluffs
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Ronald Burgoin
Silver City
Ben Burgoin
Alex Christensen
Pacific Junction
Bob Christensen
Richard & Pauline Cool
Albert Crouch
Francis Dashner
Pac. Junction
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LaVerne Deitchler
Virgil Deitchler
Donald DeLashmutt
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Thornton Dunsdon
Ivan Durbin
James Durbin
C.A. Frink
Gordon Gaylord
Millard Gee
Imogene
Donald Goos
Don Graalis
Rodney Grindle
Carol Gradle
Paul
Joe Hathaway
Kermit Hillyer
Wayne Hilton
David Hopp
Richard Hyde
Edward Jens
Owen Jens
Wilmer Jens
Guy Jordan
Walter Klindt
Dean Kruse
William Leick
Arnold Leu
Eugene Leu
Gerald Leu
Dean Lincoln
Wayne Lincoln
Walter Ling
Pac Junction
Lorance Lisle
Clifford
Joan Ludington
Deane Maddock
George T. Marshall
S. City
Everett McGrew
Evan Miller
Roger Miller
Mineola
Keith Mintle
Helen
John ‘Osborne
P. Junction
Harry Paul
Walter Phelps
Albert Plumer
Marvin
William Scheidle
Russell Smith
Fred Sowers
Herman Stortenbecker
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