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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1975
Page
3
The piece defends free print as essential to liberty, noting the press may be biased yet remains protected. It cites Benjamin Franklin and Bicentennial reflection, arguing that open discussion enables truth and public accountability and that restricting expression harms all.
The piece reflects on 4-H history from its early farm youth clubs to a national, inclusive program engaging over 7 million young people during National 4-H Week Oct 5 11 and the year ahead. It highlights learn by doing as its core, urban reach, diverse backgrounds, and goals shaping lifelong growth amid changing resources and governance challenges.
A reader vents about income and deductions while noting a former congressman’s stationery fund withdrawal and a politician’s reform bid. The column also highlights National 4 H Week National Newspaper Week and National Fire Prevention Week with assorted October specials and regional reminders. It mentions LEWISystems rebranding from Pioneer Products and a scenic drive recommendation near Monticello.
Ken Orris Bev Schneiter JoAnn Rathmann and Gary Robertson named Outstanding 4-H'ers for the 1969 70 club year. An unofficial Jones County census reports 1969 population 19644 a 5 percent drop since 1960 Anamosa Monticello and other towns show varied changes.
Published each Thursday by The Monticello Express Inc. in Monticello Iowa 52310. Official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established July 10 1865. Rates listed for subscriptions by region and servicemen pricing.
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