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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
5
The piece argues labor unions, backed presidents, and recent strikes push for applying Sherman, Clayton, and Robinson-Patman acts to labor as well as management. It notes well enforced price restraint laws protect the public, while worker cartels could raise costs, urging balanced responsibility for employees to sustain investment and growth.
The piece argues that filibusters in the United States Senate and similar minority leverage in the Iowa Legislature undermine majority rule, hindering passage of legislation and fair representation. It compares Senate gridlock to Iowa lawmakers resisting majority principles.
The piece argues De Gaulle’s stance against Britain’s role in Europe strains Franco British ties and risks American prestige. It notes France’s reliance on the United States historically and describes De Gaulle’s disciplined stance as a possible signal to Washington.
The piece argues that liquor by the drink strategy risks backfiring and questions previous and current enforcement. It claims increasing dispensaries could worsen liquor consumption and law respect, suggesting the approach may be flawed.
A truck driver stopped, destroyed a car’s headlamps with a hammer after angrily telling the driver to dim their lights. He faced court where judges typically disfavor private violence, and readers are advised to suppress such urges toward traffic offenders.
A commentary notes Italy appointing a Bureaucratic Reform Minister who forms a 22 member commission to study payroll growth. The piece mocks the proliferation of bureaucratic bodies, suggesting Washington and Des Moines might mirror Italy’s approach.
Bill Corbin argues laws should be enforced without a signed complaint. He cites snow removal towing delays, questioning why citizens must inform on neighbors. He urges equal protection by police and asks if signed complaints are worth becoming an informer.
Nearly 100 attendees at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church installation of Rev. Gerald E. Shibley as pastor of the Scotch Grove and Center Junction congregations. Special guest Rev. Willming of Anamosa attended. decor featured white and bronze chrysanthemums. Reception centerpieces mixed white chrysanthemums and red berries.
Monticello express notes a W. C. S. Go meeting held at the church on Wednesday afternoon including details of a 1:30 dessert luncheon with Valentine table. The item identifies the Monticello Express as the official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established in 1865 and lists subscription rates by county and nationwide.
Decorations and Bible study were led by hostesses and teachers. A postuptial shower for Jim Bickford and Rita Griswold drew forty-one guests at Onslow Community Room. Visits included Frank Donley to his hospitalised brother Ed, and numerous family gatherings in Maquoketa Lost Nation and Hale. A Zion Lutheran mother-daughter banquet featured Mrs Lyle Kramer as speaker with awards for longest distance and generations. Midland Homemakers and Pla Mar bridge club held meetings with prizes awarded to members and guests.
Mrs. Wyoming reports the Presbyterian church hosted the first of six family night pot luck suppers on Thursday evening. Grover Benichek of Olin shared pictures from his Alaska trip.
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