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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
2
A patchwork column blends casual notes about office clutter and record disposal with light local tidbits. The writer ribbingly observes daily waste, a dump search, and a jab at newspaper ads driving content, plus a quip about mayor Jon Kemp and a new dry Polaroid concept.
A town legislator drafts a resolution to adopt the rabbit as state animal. The Register's Jim Flansburg notes Gov Ray warned the sponsor the Bunny Bill will lose by a hare. Earl Butz mocks Sen. Ervin's Watergate Committee as a political inquisitions.
Guest editorial urges public perseverance in voting despite Watergate fallout. It stresses that wrongdoing was by a temporary group outside regular parties and not the parties themselves, noting voter turnout declines from 80 percent in 1890 to 55.6 percent in 1972 and calling for clear explanation of Watergate versus normal party efforts to protect democracy.
Opinion argues revenue sharing funds tempt local officials to spend on flashy items like helicopters while neglecting community needs. Cites Prince Georges County and Washington DC examples of misallocation and calls for tighter federal oversight and no strings funding to serve actual social services.
Mills County Sheriff Merle Brown reports an assault at the Stanley Sand Pit west of Pacific Junction at 12:15 a.m. May 13. Victims Bob Coleman, 19, and Grace Carlson, 20, both of Glenwood, sustained injuries. Coleman had a broken nose after a skirmish. treated and released from Mercy hospital. Carlson was admitted after examination by Dr. Rafael Roure. Investigation ongoing.
The Legislature seeks adjournment as departments defend continued or expanded appropriations. Since 1965 state employment rose from 32,000 to about 43,700 in 1973, while critics question new bureaus and funding. USDA notes rising pork exports, hog parity figures cited, and queries arise about who should fund new programs. The House Sifting Committee shapes bills, with a busy session and bills alive into the next assembly. Legislative progress reports show counts of bills introduced, passed, and signed to date.
The Family Farm Antitrust Act reintroduced in Senate by Garfard Nelson and in House by Robert Kas senmeier seeks to bar corporate farming by entities with assets over 3 million or investments over 1 million. Backed by farm groups, opposed by USDA officials, and hailed by The New York Times editorials, the bill aims to curb vertical integration in agriculture while warning of corporate dominance.
Senator Cal Hultman describes a Senate floor week on the Unified Trial Court Act. Nearly 40 pages of amendments were offered. a compromise allowed magistrates to be attorneys. An appeal to District Court from Magistrate Court was added and magistrates must pass an exam. The bill nears the House version and should take effect July 1. An open end appropriation to cover possible Federal cuts was approved over objection.
County Extension Director LaVerne C. Obrecht notes freeze cracks appear on many young shade trees mainly on the southwest trunk. Extreme winter temperature swings cause bark cracking. trim dead loose bark and apply tree wound compound to seal water out and deter insects. Wrap young trees in winter with tree protective wrapping, commercially sold or aluminum foil.
Dismissal May 24 at 2 30 p m and May 25 at 1 30 p m for teacher work. May 26 has regular bus runs at 9 a m and an awards assembly 10 to 11 15 a m. Summer high school girls softball approved with Steve Palmquist as coach after 45 girls showed interest. First season runs until just after the girls sectional tourney in July with four or five games. New voc ag instructor Thomas Greedy hired to replace Alan Barhart. Librarian position opening after Mrs Susan Weight resignation. decision due next meeting. IWCC Career Ed program for 1973-74 contracted with seven students to work in Shenandoah. Further Chantry grading card report to parents noted.
The Malvern Leader reports parents will comment on new cards and offer suggestions. Supt. Jones will attend the 10th annual Superintendent's Workshop at Spirit Lake June 3 6, sponsored by IASA, Iowa BPI, and various colleges. Board members approved diplomas for graduating seniors.
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