Liquor by the Drink Debate Stirring Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers may convene a full session as Gov Hughes pushes liquor by the drink. Republican lawmakers, church stands, and county enforcement shape the split in Mills County. Readers are invited to weigh in with Rep. Scherle and Sens. Wearin and Lisle as the issue unfolds. The piece notes enforcement failures and moral debate, urging cautious change and stronger individual responsibility.
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Iowa
Gay. Hughes
Wm. J. Scherla
Edw. A. Wenrin
Vern Lisle
Assembly
Trughes
Gov. Tlughes
Alcoholics Anonymous
Methodist Church
Gov. Lughes
Greenfield Free Press
Mills County
Liste
Rep. Scherle
Wearin
The Liquor Question Reprinted From Adair County Free Press
The article argues against expanding liquor outlets in Iowa. It cites higher per capita consumption in neighboring states, notes Iowa has 189 liquor stores, and contends tax revenue from liquor is offset by enforcement costs. It favors state control and strict enforcement under current Iowa laws.
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Adair
Massachusetts
Hanoi
Iowa
Constructive Session Highlights Iowa General Assembly Reports
Representative Wm J Schere of Mills County outlines the first week of the 60th General Assembly. He details committee assignments including Roads and Highways, Appropriations, Ways and Means, Conservation, Agriculture, Motor Vehicles, Commerce and Trade, and Safety and Law Enforcement. He notes the Pony Creek watershed, a proposed agricultural research center, and speed limit debates. Wednesday featured Gov Norman Erbe's farewell. Thursday brought Gov Harold Burgess's succession and pledge of cooperation. Mills County staff, Deloma Hunt and Tom Osborn, are praised for service.
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Pony Creek
County Conservation Board
SCS
House
Highway Patrol
Bonn Guard
Norman Erbe
Iowa
Harold Buwghes
Ila Grove
General Assembly
Mills County
Deloma Hunt
Tom Osborn
House Page
Glenwood
Capitol Comment By Your State Senator Vern Lisle
Senator Vern Lisle notes the first week of the Legislature focused on organization and speeches by Govs Erbe and Hughes. He discusses term length changes, consolidating commissions, and budget issues while praising Hughes and outlining committee assignments and an invitation for public suggestions.
Official Proceedings of Mills County Supervisors 1982
Mills County Board of Supervisors meet December 31 1982 and approve numerous claims across funds including county general court expense state and mental health programs. Notable items include Sheriff supplies nursing home care and road fund disbursements with extensive itemized payments to vendors and individuals.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Deans
Lincoln
McGrew
County General
George
Cake Co
Milage
D. N. McGrew
Hiram Cool
J Glen. Sowers
B. Eratameteer
Darrell Achenbaush
Bo Opluion Tribune
John O. Halt
J. P. Fees
Koch Brothers
Opinion Tribune
Petersen Printing Co
Ainiaratinginis
Carl Remley
J. P. Wees
West. Publishing & Co
Bon ‘S
J.P. Fees
State Institution
Horton's
Honeyman Drugs
Montgomery County
Nighna
Cottaze
Isaac Horton
Malvern Leader Board Actions January 1963 Summary
Malvern leaders approve miscellaneous board proceedings including claims and damages for Vernon Baker and others, resignations, and reports from party chairmen. They adjourn to meet January 2, 1963, after approving petitions for poles by Iowa Power and Light Co. Docket B-13679 filed in Auditor's Office.
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Franklin Johnson
Ernest, Timmerman
Carl Stemnley
John C. Mall
GC Hixson
Weed
Drayton Slaughter
Republican
Wm. Scherle
Democratic
Gordon Steiner
Iowa Power and Light Co
C. Lincoln
Board of Supervisors
Glenn EL
Johnson County
Wearin Leads Special College Study Committee
Senator John Shoeman of Atlantic, chairman of Appropriations, names the chair of a new special college study panel. The group will report to Appropriations on the need for a college in Western Iowa and explore options from liberal arts to community college or a branch of a university. The chair promises regular updates.
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John Shoeman
Atlantic
Western
Iowa
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