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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1965
Page
1
Residents praise Street Commissioner Norman Pierce and crews for clearing Hastings Emerson Henderson and nearby Malvern after a heavy snow. Friday morning drives were safe and sidewalks cleared, prompting broad thanks from the communities.
Democratic lawmakers from Bayard and Fort Dodge criticize state education chief Paul Johnston for a dictatorial approach that harms public education. They call for relief for small schools under 1,500 enrollment, urge modernization of teacher certification, and oppose strict 1,500 enrollment goals that burden small districts.
The item appears as Sec and Class Mail Matter under the act of March 3 1879 stamped for Malvern Iowa post office. It notes official mail status and distribution within the local area.
A volunteer luau for islanders is described with details on food and beverages, while editorials recount a delay caused by a broken car and assistance from locals. A Malvern Gardener story follows, with Bob Paulson’s Fresno gardening explanation and a note on girls basketball success.
Senator Lisle questions a governor reorganization scheme and a joint resolution that would let the governor appoint the Secretary of State and Attorney General while the legislature would appoint the State Auditor. He warns executive control risks and notes constitutional concerns raised by the Attorney General. He objects to the Attorney General appointment as a quasi judicial role and criticizes process that bypassed his objections. The governor later says the Attorney General should be free from dominance by the Chief Executive.
4 H club meeting at Nishna Valley school near Hastings was called to order by Vice President Joe Lees with fifteen members present. David Anderson was elected as county officer representative and a committee reported plans for the March tour. Lunch was served by Mrs. Paul Richards. Russell Carlson, reporter.
A reader supports Governor’s plan to modify not repeal the Iowa right to work law. They argue for an agency shop compromise by removing the membership in good standing requirement, enabling free speech and choice while noting minimal impact from a “closed shop” position. The piece critiques the Governor’s reasons as insufficient smoke screen.
State Representative William J. Scherle discusses right-to-work repeal politics, a proposed network of vocational technical schools, and funding ideas. He notes poll results against repeal, committee moves, and salary bills for county officials, with reflections on open meetings and student attendance at the Iowa legislature.
Iowa federal judges deem the temporary apportionment plan invalid under the U S Supreme Court. The Senate lacks a population factor under the fourteenth amendment, while the House remains constitutional. Democrats face redrawing with one man one vote, amid questions of future county seating and political appointments. The bill advancing the Attorney General to appointment by the Governor signals further shifts in the state administration.
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