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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
2
A newspaper column critiques frequent legislative sessions and rising costs, led by Dewey’s remarks on November 5 and projections of state spending. It argues mandatory annual sessions boost expenditures, urges repeal of outdated laws, and cites historic statutes as relics to discard.
Iowa extends a major plan to reallocate 4-H beef efforts toward practical, production oriented learning over the coming years. Extension leaders push emphasis on buying, feeding, and management with rate of gain and carcass data guiding judging, while maintaining healthy competition.
The piece argues government pressure on rate increases harms investor owned electric utilities, undermines reliability, and misreads tax impact. It contends power companies rely on high capital, and denial of rate hikes after tax changes hurts expansion and public service. It warns federal concern over reliability is a farce.
Hastings correspondents report on hospital stays and family gatherings. Mrs E Dean Fender and others from Missouri Valley Minneapolis Shenandoah Quincy and Red Oak are noted for a relative’s critical illness while Mrs Florence Stiles remains seriously ill after a hospital visit for a heart checkup. A range of local families attend gatherings and a basic training completion at Ft Lewis is noted.
Hastings Iowa council met September 1 1968 with Mayor Pro Temp Patger presiding. Records show bills approved and plans to order street gravel and add a street light near Burrington residence. Community bingo at the hall discussed with proceeds to recreation fund. comments invited.
Hastings WSCS held a September meeting with ten members present. President Roxanna Vance announced October events including Federated Club Laingh von on Oct 4, Postal supper on Oct 17, and turkey supper on Oct 24. Next meeting is Oct 11 at 7 30 p.m. with hostesses Alta Hall and Frances Larson.
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