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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
1
Former Congressman Karl Le Compte notes that a 1960s Congress paid 10 000 dollars salary and 5 000 for staff, while current costs run about 60 6 cents higher per year. Bob Beck recounts the interview and remarks on inflation trends and legislative impact.
In Corydon, Karl Le Compte reflects on Congress from 1938 to 1958 noting pay rose from 10 000 to 42 500 and office expenses climbed. he recalls meeting Presidents Kennedy Johnson and Nixon, and receiving Nixon Christmas cards. He lives quietly with wife Dorothy after selling the Corydon Times-Republican. Meanwhile locals recount a Friday night natural gas pipeline explosion near Moravia causing a large fire, traffic jams, and widespread viewing from Rathbun area.
A 24 inch underground gas line ruptured southwest of Brazil near Centerville causing a dramatic explosion and fire. Fire crews could not extinguish the blaze as valves isolated the gas. Repair crews from Michigan and Wisconsin worked the next day to inspect welding and return service, while Moravia Junior High teams beat Russell 51 to 25 in Saturday basketball.
A columnist argues that freedom of the press is guaranteed to all Americans but notes it is violated when views are censored by others or deemed unacceptable. The piece stresses that individuals should have the right to express controversial ideas unless the statements are false or libelous, highlighting it as a foundation of government.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt reports social visits around Coulson as Ernest Hiatt and family host and attend gatherings. Neighbors, including West Freeborn Harrington and Free, share evenings with Hiatts and relatives.
Original notice in Appanoose County Iowa cites GaRneL Heun and Lawrence L Heun via Carol Heur petitioner. Respondent Lawrence L Heun must appear by February 10 1972 or default and decree will be entered. petition seeks dissolution alimony custody support attorney fees and related relief.
School lunch listings show January 17 menu includes goulash green beans peanut butter sandwich fruit pie and milk. January 18 offers weiner winks mashed potatoes sour kraut pudding milk and juice. January 19 features beef noodles whipped potatoes and missing items.
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