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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
2
Senator Henry M. Jackson advocates a land use policy bill arguing against national zoning. The piece contrasts urban sprawl with Iowa’s rural appeal, noting migration back to the countryside seeking schools, neighbors, and a slower life, while warning against unchecked growth and stressed local governments.
A private panel appointed by Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court is expected to propose a new salary raise for Congress. After a 41 percent hike in 1969 to $39,000, sources say the commission will likely recommend a 30 percent increase to $55,000, with the proposal going to the President for approval or modification.
Malvern Garden Club meeting on June 12 urged preserving downtown Main Street trees with a plea not to destroy them unless necessary. Members also advised pruning and thanked local merchants for support, noting two trees near Leader and Helena Chemical have recovered from their illness.
Local column reflects on life in Clarinda Iowa with notes on a giant elm felled by Dutch Elm disease and a friendly, witty survey of neighbors. It muses on politics, price debates, gold mining chatter, farm life, and a playful jab about Jackie Gleason’s weight, ending with a nod to The New Yorker ad and a farewell along Main Street.
Willam H. Harbor summarizes the adjournment hopes for the 65th General Assembly as conference committees resolve differences on court reform and magistrate issues. The piece notes legislative activity totals for the current session versus 1971, including bills introduced, passed, and signed by the governor.
The weekly Legislative Progress Report notes compromise on health maintenance organization bills and veteran debt and county officer salaries. It also covers USDA leaks, former Stephen King as a recruiter, and disclosures surrounding the Flanigan report on farm price support. A congressman mocks USDA secrecy over a list of 700 ASCS offices slated for closure.
Linn County Supervisors raised the medical director's annual salary to 54000 amid debate over budget priorities. Critics note this exceeds state institute heads and the University of Iowa medical dean, raising questions about governance and potential revenue-sharing impacts. Local readers compare funding to road gravel, school bus service, and sheriff patrol needs while invoking a watchdog quote on public spending. The Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, June 21, 1973, also notes Farm Veterans Coop Training interest in Mills County with IWCC support and veteran benefit details.
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