Trouble on the line as bills seek to curb Bell monopoly
Editorial argues FCC proposed competition may raise home and long distance costs. It warns that skimming profitable routes harms universal service and quality. It notes Senate Bill 3192 and House Bill 12323 aim to reaffirm regulatory authority and prevent wasteful duplication while preserving reliable local service.
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Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Bell System
New York
Chicago
Little Rock
Boise
The
Telephone Company
Jones County Fair Highlights and 125th Anniversary Next Year
The Jones County Fair wrapped with 4-H and FFA ribbons awarded to top exhibitors. Ed Hosch and Sons of Cacastle won the Prime Steer show with the $1,000 prize for the second straight year. Two Brahma bulls escaped into Lover's Lane road before being rounded up by rodeo personnel.
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Ed Hosch
Lover’s Lane Road
Jones County
Jones County Cancer Society
Olin
Ralph Albaugh
Bernard Boots
Back to School Opens Monticello Session in 5 Years Ago Item
Monticello records show on Monday 1,800 students returned for back to school. School board approved portable classroom purchase hired a nurse approved bills and heard reports. Jones county supervisors approved three road surfacing contracts in regular session.
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Monticello
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Lois Sullivan
Norma Kurt
Honest neighbor returns forgotten items at fair
A 12-year-old owner forgot his change, billfold, watch, and jeans after washing a dairy heifer at the fair. The items were found in the swine barn restroom and turned in, prompting praise for the good Samaritan.
Monticello Express publication details and awards
The Monticello Express published weekly in Monticello Iowa shares office details and postal information. It lists advertising representatives and annual subscription rates by region and a record of national and state awards across multiple journalism categories.
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Monticello Express, Inc
Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
American Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
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Jim Morrissey
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