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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
2
A casual note reflects on diverse people who vary in skills from golf to music and drawing, with some sight and recognition limits, yet all can drive. A feed truck sign quips Eat More Possum. The piece jokes about farmers delayed by rain but notes Nature thriving with dandelions on lawns.
A reader recalls a postwar family connection and a car ride past a dog named Old Yeller, with John Waller’s pickup left on the highway as the dog heads home toward Red Oak. The piece ends with a humorous Soap Opera critique of idealized TV life and wealth.
William H. Harbor urges accountability as Watergate facts unfold, stressing that integrity and concern for neighbors must guide public life. The piece includes notes on House floor debate, local 4-H activities, and a forecast of legislative focus such as a five year property tax moratorium proposal and ongoing bills.
The Malvern Leader editorial argues Watergate exposed government deception but affirmed the press as vital to democracy. It cites Nixon era attempts to restrict reporting, praises unfettered journalism for exposing administration misconduct, and hopes the public’s reliance on investigative press endures.
A reader notes Little League may start this season thanks to community support despite funding gaps. The letter cites safety gear costs from the 7th District and warns that a new municipal pool cannot meet all local recreational needs. Curtailment of federal funds tightens budgets for Mills County youth programs.
The Malvern Leader lists P H Graham D R Graham E D Edie VM Scott V A Conner 8D Kling as editor and publisher and advertising production and circulation offices in Mills County Iowa with Randolph and Tabor routes. Subscription prices appear as one year five dollars six months three dollars two years four fifty.
The elderly tax break passed the Senate for those over 65 with income under 6000 and net worth under 35000. It offers choice between this relief and double homestead credits. Also reports opposition to a Japan office for the Iowa Development Commission and notes ongoing Collective Bargaining bill progress and requests for fair grounds questions.
The Busy Bees 4-11 Club met at Donna Christensen’s home with President Christensen presiding. New member Vicky Curtis was introduced. no old business. New business centered on a Mother-Daughter Tea in Malvern.
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