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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1975
Page
3
The Monticello Express urges increased personal and governmental efficiency to fight inflation and raise earnings. It notes Japan’s 43 percent productivity gain versus the U S 8.4 percent, praises farmers, and criticizes Congress for cost of living raises and gift limits while calling for reform and faster action.
A reader defends freedom of choice and argues against compulsory union membership. The writer says nonmembers should be denied raises and benefits gained through the union and must bargain individually with employers, noting only 19 states have Right to Work laws.
In a Monticello letter to the editor W D Azeltine explains why the Civil Defense siren was placed at the corner of North Chestnut and West Seventh Street. He outlines why a farther northern site was rejected due to easement and utility needs and notes the chosen site minimized costs for residents.
A Monticello resident reports children in older groups disturbing trick or treaters. The writer notes a frightening encounter when their young son returned home in tears after older kids jumped out. Further details promised on page A-7.
The Express outlines corrections on run off voting rules and date changes, notes duplicated magistrate court names due to record changes, and admits an April engagement hoax. It also reports Salvation Army drop box, confusing Grand street parking, and readers’ reactions to these issues.
The Monticello city council agreed to buy a railroad pit of 9.7 acres for 12000 dollars to serve as a landfill off highway 38 north of town replacing the city dump. The same meeting the school board discussed vocational education funding and a federal project starting at the elementary level.
Interest grows in a new recreation area along the Maquoketa river in north center Jones county named Indian Bluffs Wilderness Area. Monticello Conservation club led talks with Greater Monticello committee to form a joint effort and seek federal funds for development. A tentative plan includes a dam creating a harrow lake from Boy Scout cabin to Ebys mill, inundating little farm land.
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