Restore Political Faith in Watergate Times of Crisis
A guest editorial from Iowa urges restoring law and order at the top of the government after Nixon fired Cox and the attorney general resignations. It calls for releasing tapes to Judge Sirica, appointing an independent Special Watergate Prosecutor, and forcing White House memoranda into public scrutiny to restore public faith. The piece cites Lowans’ letters, bipartisan outrage, and the need for impeachment consideration if warranted.
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White House
Congressional
Nixon
Archibald Cox
Elliot Richardson
William D. Ruckelshaus
U.S
John J. Strica
Melvin Laird
Senate
Richardson
Sirica
Congress
Lowan
Amon
Bill Scherle
Local notes mix humor with budget squabbles and small-town life
Allen Wortman notes new tin can pollution from a road side motor oil can on Main Street while casual columns reflect inflation, postal rate hikes, NIE hearings, and political jabs. The piece blends playful anecdotes about pets and outhouses with critiques of government spending and President Nixon.
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Allen Wortman
Pete
Main Street
Secretary Butz Silent Amid Farm Price Debates
A column notes Earl Butz remains largely unnoticed by the White House as he critiques price ceilings and argues against USDA policy. It recalls statements by John Dunlap on steer prices and Treasury remarks on bacon, steak, and falling corn and soybean prices, highlighting a disconnect between talks and action.
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Earl Butz
White House
John Dunlap
Dunlap
Omaha
Dunlop
USDA
Treasury
George Shultz
Nation
CBS
Butz
New County Cat Registrations Reach Mills County Week
Mills County reports a wave of new vehicle registrations including Fram Malvern Chester Smith Lincoln Kenneth Allensworth and others across Glenwood Lincoln and Silver City. In marriage news Clerk Lorraine Strand records Walter N Kack Pamela E Hunt Larry Turner and Marlene Roker as newly licensed couples. no district court cases this week.
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Mills County
Fram Malvern
Chester Smith
Lincoln
Kenneth Allensworth
Chevrolet
Ralph Bower
Glenwood
Christopher Stanley
Paul Speck
GMC
Donald Bacon, Jr
David Hopp
Thomas Keleher
Buick
John Wright
Olds
John Thorton
Toyota
Glenwood Auto Lease
Arthur Bird
John Perkins
Pontiac
Evelyn
Co. Bluffs
Ford
Donald Crourke
Silver City
Clarence McKinney
Henderson
Qlds
Arnold Courtier
Hastings
Larry Orourke
Kenneth Fryer
Pae
Jct
Gremlin
Louis Kruse
Mineola
Wayne Sell
Kenneth Morrical
Tabor
Lorraine Strand
Walter N. Kack
Pamela E. Hunt
Larry D. Turner
Pac. Jet
Marlene M. Roker
Crashes Bring Injuries Charges During Past Week
Sheriff Brown logged a string of county crashes over the past week. A Malvern clash of a 1956 Ford and a John Deere tractor with wagon caused $330 damage, no injuries. Oct 25 saw a Glenwood Highway 34 underpass collision with $600 total damage and no injuries. Multiple crashes near Malvern left two injured, reports say Thomas was charged for losing control. An OMVAS charge followed a three car crash near Pacific Junction injuring two, with Quigley hospitalized. Totaled vehicles included a 1973 Rambler, a 1973 Ford, and a 1966 Pontiac.
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Merle E. Brown
Malvern
Roxanna E. Winchel
Rt. 2
Michael Glynn
Rt. 1
Tabor
Winchel
Ford
John Deere
Glynn
Ed James
Harry H. Costello
Fremont
Nebr
Mrg
Arianna E. Hanson
Glenwood
Burlington
Ricky B. Thomas
Harvey A. Miller
Thomas
Miller
Malvern Rescue Unit
Ella Jean Houchin
Randolph
Mary Lou Arnold
Houchin
Grape Memorial Hospital
Hamburg
Arnold
James
Howard Clark
OMVAS
Thomas G. Quigley
Co. Bluffs
Quigley
Francis B. Hastings
Pacific Junction
James L. Marquardt
Omaha
Mercy Hospital
Hastings
LuAnn Hastings
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Marquardt
Miss America recalls 4-H roots in Iowa youth career
Rebecca Ann King, the Miss America representing Colorado, grew up on a Southwest Iowa farm and spent eight years in Hancock Happy Hoppers 4-H in East Pottawattamie County. She cites 4-H merit awards, leadership conferences, and family involvement as shaping her path, noting the program teaches success and resilience.
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Lyle W. Borg
America
Rebecca Ann King
Iowa
Colorado
Becky
Hancock Happy Hoppers
East Pottawattamie County
Mills County Extension Council Sets Township Meeting Dates
The Mills County Agricultural Extension Council announces township meetings to elect representatives for terms starting January 1, 1974, through December 31, 1975. Ingraham Township meeting is November 18, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. at Silver City Methodist Church. participation open to all resident qualified voters. Lorraine Morrical, Secretary.
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Mills County Agricultural Extension Council
Mills County Agriculture Extension Council
Ingraham Township
Silver City
Mail Early Overseas Mail Rules For Military Post Offices
Regular and air mail rules limit overseas packages to 70 pounds or 100 inches combined length and girth for most APO FPO offices. Small items under 15 pounds and under 80 inches can ship at ordinary rates with air on a space available basis. Parcel Airlift costs one dollar more and requires over 30 pounds or under 60 inches. wrap and label both addresses, include serviceman ID, avoid perishables or flammables, and include five digit APO/FPO numbers inside.
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Geneva
Obituary of Wallace C Hodges of Mills County
Wallace Clark Hodges born March 17 and died October 18 1973 at Grape Memorial hospital Hamburg. He lived on the same Mills County farm his entire life and was the grandson of pioneer settlers. Survived by sister Jessie and her sons Alfred and Phillip Patrick plus families, and Mrs Harold Grindle with her family. Funeral Oct 21 at 2 p m Mansfield Funeral Home with Pastor James Stenger officiating. Interment Malvern cemetery.
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Wallace Clark Hodges
Edward C. Hodges
Gertrude Delavan Hodges
Lays
Grape Memorial Hospital
Hamburg
Mills’ Co
Wayne
Jessie
B.C. Patrick
Alfred
Phillip
Osceola
Nice
Harold Grindle
Malvern
Mansfield Funeral Home
James Stenger
Alfred Patrick
Phillip Patrick
Roger Grindle
Norris Hale
Dan Cole
Charles Wilson
Phillip Patrick, Jr
Probate notices and guardianship filings in Iowa courts
Probate notices concern Harold Smith estate with executors Faye Lucile Smith and Russell Forrest Smith. Arthur B. Walker estate with executor Woodford R. Byington. guardianship of Raymond G Bruhn with Guardian Robert J Gronstal. Dates span Oct 1973 with second publications in Nov 1973. notices request claims within six months and notify heirs and creditors.
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Iowa
Mills County
Harold Smith
Faye Lucile Smith
Russell Forrest Smith
RFD
Emerson
Swanson & Boeye
Coolbaugh Street
Red Oak
Arthur B. Walker
Woodford R. Byington
Malvern
District Court
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Pottawattamie County
Raymond G. Bruhn
Robert J. Gronstal
Raymond Bruhn
the Guardian
Wilber Hebbeln
Erwin Hebbeln
Helen Fries
Marie Rosenthal
Jack Hebbern
Poottawahamie County
Council Bluffs
Smith, Peterson, Beckman, Willson & Peterson
Richard W. Peterson
Park Building
Guardian Spe
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Uncle
Tom Cat
Jamie
Stack
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Molly
Beagie
Snoopy
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Senate Subcommittee On Appropriations For Education
National Institute of Education
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D.wash
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Alexander Haig
Wm Nes
Howard Palmer
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Enwand
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Lana Turner
James A. Barrington
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Marcia Vanderpool
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