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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
2
The Malvern Leader notes that the new law grants 18 year olds full citizenship rights including contracting debts drinking voting and paying taxes while highlighting remaining gray areas. It urges balancing independence with school attendance and discusses expectations for political participation and civic responsibility.
A farmer donors a full year’s meat to a protest organizer as citizens weigh food costs. The piece cites Marshall Jackson Johnson and Scherle, noting beef, postage, and baby costs would rise with various indices, while consumer food prices lag farm costs. It argues farmers subsidize consumers while urging independent government and Midwest awareness.
Harbor reflects on the 65th General Assembly as of the 40th Session Day noting 351 House introductions vs 390 in 1971 and 315 Senate bills vs 366, with total passed bills at 91 vs 106 two years prior. He observes unusual alliances across parties and ideologies, suggesting new coalitions may stem from executive power struggles and could yield significant Iowa legislation.
In Silver City the Silver Creek Go-Getters faced Hastings Junior Feeders to decide a spot for the Kansas City Omaha Kings versus Milwaukee Bucks game on Feb. 22. The game ended 104-104 after four quarters, went to a five minute overtime, and the Bucks won 116-113. Jack Bowen led the plans, Todd Benton Doug Bowen David Hopp and Doug Bass enrolled in beef projects and attended a project meeting led by Wilbur Wolfe and County Extension Director LaVerne Obrecht.
Mills County swine producers plan to form a county Swine Producers Association led by Tom Axtell. On Friday March 16 at 7 30 p m in the Extension Office Paul Queck Iowa Association fieldman will explain the proposal and answer questions. Already 35 members joined. all swine producers are invited to attend to learn more.
A collage of opinions and anecdotes from Caswell on politics and media, a farmer in spring plowing with water wings, praise for Iowa Senate TRACIS limits, jokes about GOP Senator Plymar, a dog Toby in Pacific Junction with odd food tastes, Ken Falk at the Iowa State Fair, and a closing nod to Main Street.
Oaks notes report Sunday school attendance 53 birthdays 1 visitors 1 offering 15.44 dollars. Choir sang He Lives and quintette Never Give Up. Topics included Gods Evangelism Program Acts 2 37 47. Local social items list entertaining visits include Mrs Carleton Davidson hosting Jolly Jones club, and many Sunday guests from Blair Blair Nebr Omaha and Shawnee Mission. Reverend Leppky family and others attended meals and events.
Mills County Social Services leads multi county effort to place 14 to 18 year olds in public service and non profit jobs for 20 or 40 hours weekly at $1.50 an hour with 75 percent federal, five percent state and 20 percent local funding. The plan targets about 100 youths with summer activities and local employer contributions, amid possible loss of federal funds following Casper Weinberger’s recommendation to abolish such programs.
Glenwood candidate for state representative in 1972 faced defeat while party leaders continue farm work. Dorothea Graham Malvern elected county secretary to fill a vacancy caused by Mrs. Kane moving out of state. Bernard Roenfeldt Glenwood remains vice chair. Viola Bichel Mineola remains treasurer. Otha Wearin Hastings praised chairwoman Vanderpool for her work. County meetings set for April 16 and June 4 with public participation invited.
Testimonies at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing in Washington DC feature Glen Utley of Indiana noting farm net income rose from 17.5 billion in 1947 to 19 billion in 1972 and questioning price promises. Nebraska farmer Bill Sellhorst argues production costs for cattle and grain storage losses, plus fears of price controls. Oren Staley, a 720 acre Iowa farmer, warns export markets to Russia and China are uncertain, urges continued commodity programs, and criticizes storage liquidations and pre inflation price supports. The NFC board calls for loan rate increases and extended act protections, with Iowa polls showing farmer opposition to current program changes.
The NFC revealed the Young Executive Report proposing to phase out farm programs. It was repudiated before the election, but now advocates say the plan is being followed as the new blueprint. The clash centers on farmers' wishes and policy direction endorsed by NFC leadership.
The Cooperative Extension Services of Montgomery and Mills counties sponsor a craft demonstration series at the Baptist Church in Emerson on Monday March 26 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m Each demonstration lasts about 45 minutes and covers tole painting on wood 3 D painting on glass bargello needlework crackle plaques needle weaving Austrian shades and another presentation to be arranged Attendees can learn these crafts and attend any session.
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