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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
2
A Monticello Express reflection portrays a peanut farmer from Plains Georgia as the 39th U S president. The piece emphasizes the farmer as executive, scientist, manager, and countryman whose work hinges on rain, market cycles, and community ties.
The column notes that last year average workers took until May 1 to pay all debts per Tax Foundation data. It lists 1976 tax burdens by category and suggests people may need to work about ten hours daily to make ends meet. It also promotes state legislature newsletters and urges reader letters. It congratulates Mary Beth Eganhouse as 1977 Jones county pork queen and praises the pork banquet turnout. A bouquet honors six volunteers who grilled outdoors in sub zero wind.
Five years ago an apparent robbery attempt at Monticello Implement Co ended when salesman Paul Lumpa surprised two intruders as he returned a grease gun. Lumpa was injured in the ensuing fight. The suspects fled. no items were taken. West door damaged. investigation ongoing.
The letter cites a Wall Street Journal piece about Palo Missouri residents relocating due to low gas pressure and criticizes Congress for inaction on warnings from the Advisory Committee on National Growth Policy Processes. It also notes long range road plans for Jones County and regional issues from Monticello to Cedar Rapids.
The Monticello Express publishes each Thursday in Monticello Iowa serving Monticello and Jones County since 1865. It lists subscription rates eight fifty in several Iowa counties eleven dollars elsewhere in the United States and eleven dollars for servicemen worldwide. It notes advertising representation in Brooklyn and Des Moines and lists numerous state and national awards across editorial typography news photography and community service.
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