Fremont-Mills Girls Basketball Team Earns State Tournament Bid
Congratulations to Fremont-Mills neighbors as their girls basketball team earns the right to the state tournament. The district finals against Farragut drew strong local support and featured Corner Conference rivals Malvern and Farragut, underscoring the district’s competitive talent and community spirit.
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Legislator Visits Home District Amid Frustrating Session
Rep. Scherle tours Fremont and Mills counties this week to hear constituents on bills before the Iowa General Assembly. The letter blames inexperience and party-line pressure from Gov. Hughes and organized labor for slow progress and poorer economic interests, urging support for Scherle and Sen. Lisle to curb bad legislation.
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Scherle Reviews Progress of Gen's Assembly To date
William J. Scherle reports on the 61st General Assembly reconvening March 8 and aiming for May adjournment. He notes talk of dissolving the legislature due to costs and nonessential bills. Daylight Saving Time bill passes. Senate amends cause frustration. regional disputes over time changes loom across Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska.
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Loafers Bill Sparks Bipartisan House Debate
Lawmakers debated a measure expanding unemployment compensation for voluntary quitters. Proponents cite aid for workers while employers fund the program, urging a middle ground to balance responsibilities as the Senate reviews the bill.
House votes fee hike for drivers license holders
A House vote approved a $2 increase in fees for drivers and chauffeur licenses. The speaker opposed the raise, noting it followed a prior increase two years ago. Some measures backed by the Safety Commission rely on the higher revenue and differ from legislative thinking.
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Livestock Tax Bill Faces Prolonged Committee Delay
A proposed measure to abolish the livestock tax remains in committee as Democrats withhold action. The speaker calls the tax discriminatory and notes exemptions for the first $5,000 of investment under certain circumstances. Education committees are merged, hindering clear treatment of higher learning, libraries, and trade schools.
Investigation Committee Met at 7 30 A M in Open Session
The investigation committee met at 7 30 a m to hear a report by two Bureau of Investigation men on Mr Dennler’s actions over the past year. No sensational findings emerged, only hearsay. Senator Riley observed and advised as watchdog while Farm Bureau committees from Mills Fremont and Page counties visited. The piece notes political tensions over constitutional amendments and open meetings rules, with critique of Democrat secrecy and Republican objections as the session recesses mid term.
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Committee fears broad remit will curb function
The author argues legislation is not compatible and proposals span many fields creating a grey area. They fear the committee's powers will be curtailed by its broad responsibility.
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Fied
High School Districts Bill Seeks Territorial Attachments
Statewide issue under sharp Senate vote 56 to 3 would let detached areas petition into existing high school districts by April 1 1966 or be attached by county board of education by July 1 1966. Supporters expect House adoption and urge affected areas to plan their path.
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County Board of Education
Short Ballot Plan Sparks Concerns Over Voter Disfranchisement
A Senate majority backed a constitutional amendment to remove the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General from the ballot, replacing them with gubernatorial appointment. The writer denounces “streamlining” as centralizing government, risking voter apathy and ties to the governor and interest groups, citing loss of free participation.
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Balot
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4-H News Posture Contest Winners
Willing Workers 4-H club met at Susan Reed's home on Fel. 13. Nine members answered roll call with talks on sports and sewing. Good Posture winners were Linda Morrical, Janan Wyant, Debbie Harrison.
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Refreshments Served After Meeting by Susan and Mother
At the close of the Malvern Leader meeting, refreshments were served by Susan and her mother, as reported by Cynthia Cheney of The Malvern Leader in Malvern Iowa.
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