Dixon Clothing enters Malvern business scene
In a note of local optimism we welcome Ida and Bill Dixon to Dixon Clothing, taking over from J.E Randerson and Charles and Ruth Wilson. The piece praises new, younger entrepreneurs in Malvern's Main Street, urging unity to strengthen the town's economy amid tough times.
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Big Is Not Always Best in Iowa School Reorganization
In urging more consolidation, Des Moines Register editors push for county-like districts while noting tiny districts struggle financially. The piece questions benefits for well run schools and warns against centralized systems, citing statewide calls for community control and possible transportation and admin issues.
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Des Moines Register
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Malvern
Nishna Valley
Childen
Light at tunnel and a patchwork national mood
Flashing the era of dissent this column blends satire with local color. It references Vietnam weariness, clothing as metaphor, and civilians debating policy. It cites politicians, a Davenport senator, and a Grinnell senator, plus a Masseuse licensing bill sparring with moral tone. It closes with a Butz quotation urging individual effort to restore productivity.
Chamber report attacks large farm units and NFC Act
Mrs. Howard Palmer reports the U S Chamber of Commerce of the United States urges small town affiliates to resist concentration of agriculture into large units. It argues big operations lower costs by bypassing local merchants and elevators, and warns against tax dodges. The study cites displacement of farmers, rural job declines, and possible farm worker unionization as consequences.
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Concern Over Congressional Visit Sparks Debate on Code Revision
The article notes Sen Cal Hultman criticizing a vast criminal code revision, warning it could erase decades of case law. It details a planned Friday visit from Washington lawmakers, a constrained Q and A process, and GOP frustration over blocked resolutions amid concerns on economy energy and agriculture.
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Letters to Editor Thanking Leader Staff for Bound Volume
A Malvern High School letter to editors thanks The Leader staff for compiling the bound volume of past Malvern Leaders. Students eagerly view the previous issue, finding enjoyment and reading practice in the newspapers.
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Malvern
Media untruth claims prompt citizens hotline
A citizen writes that the media withholds truth and promotes coverups. The Citizens Committee to Clean Up the Courts runs a 24 hour hotline sponsored by Sherman H. Skolnick to share daily recordings about judges, courts, NASA, and top government figures. Calls to 312 731 1100 or 219 980 2404.
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Notes In History Blizzard Blues And Historic Cold
The January blizzard of this year ranks among notable storms with forecasters predicting no similarly severe event for decades. The 1888 Blizzard struck Malvern on January 12 and was described as extreme, with 36 degrees below zero, heavy snow and high winds, while the Midwest suffered substantial losses. In contrast, Omaha saw minimal losses locally. A correction notes an East Liberty error: Wayne Keith bought the 110 acre Harry Frederickson farm for $168 per acre, corrected to $568.
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Fine Increase Planned at Malvern Library
Malvern Library to raise overdue book fines to five cents per day starting March 1, citing high overdue volumes and rising replacement costs. The library operates weekdays except Tuesdays.
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High Speed Tag Noted Judges Reports Listed
A high speed chase by Iowa Highway Patrol trooper Harry Gregg began on Interstate 29 near Bartlett at 1 p m Saturday. Wendell was arrested about 29 minutes later at a roadblock on the new 34 expressway in Red Oak. Vehicle speed reached 120 mph. Wendell faces Montgomery county charges and four Mills county charges for improper passing stop sign speeding reckless driving and failure to yield an emergency vehicle with a total fine of 106 50 on each charge. Other cases in Judge Watson s court include Bolander Palmer Radford Block Teachout Christensen Leick Jopp and others with various fines ranging from 16 50 to 33 50. Magistrate Esther Engle docketed King Hoffman Greenwood and other defendants with additional fines.
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Salem
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Malvern
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Thurman
Claude Christensen
Kevin Walter Leick
Larry Jopp
Rodger Allen
Brett Pace
Esther Engle
Thomas King
Plattsmouth
Anthony Hoffman
Verdon
David Greenwood
Rural Theft J D Meet Set by Farm Bureau in Iowa
Rural theft and identification meeting planned for Shenandoah in Mills County with Farm Bureau sponsor Wilbert Bond announcing the event. The meeting on Tuesday March 4 at Tall Corn Motel Restaurant seeks to improve cooperation between law enforcement and rural residents and discusses curbing rural crime. County sheriffs and city police chiefs to attend. reservations due February 28 with a $3.25 meal charge.
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Malvern
Crescent Man Named Executive Director of Livestock Foundation
Michael Hansen of Crescent has been appointed Executive Director of the Livestock Foundation of Omaha by Foundation Board president Arnold Nelson. Hansen succeeds retiree C. W. McManamy as of January 1 and plans to reside in Crescent with his wife and one child. He is an Iowa native, Missouri Valley High School graduate, and veteran who served eight and a half years in the Air Force as a control tower operator, supervisor, and instructor.
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Color Kiddies Portrait Day Brings Malvern Children Together
The Leader announces a free photography event at Malvern Community Building from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday March 7. An expert children's photographer will shoot living color portraits in natural light, then printed in black and white in the newspaper. No cost to parents and no obligation to buy. finished color photos will be shown with immediate delivery and discounted prices. Appointments encouraged via Mrs H A Dunbar at 624-8924.
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