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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
5
The House last week passed a record funding bill totaling about thirteen billion dollars for aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels. This represents part of more than forty billion dollars that will be authorized in total for major national defense programs.
Congress debates defense mix as polls question sole ICBM reliance. They authorize continued funding for B52 and B58 bombers while pursuing high speed, high altitude experiments. A balanced deterrent of missiles and bombers is urged, with cost discipline and avoidance of waste.
Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward Sorin and laymen, grew from a log cabin mission to a university spanning over one thousand acres with an eighteen million dollar budget. The campus hosts 6,400 students from all states and 40 foreign countries, across four undergraduate colleges plus graduate and professional schools.
Lawmakers press for tight control over defense procurement ensuring value for money. They demand scrutiny of price fixing and sole source contracts used to bypass competition, noting such practices cost taxpayers millions annually. Uncovering irregularities marks progress in congressional accountability.
The Iowa State Department of Health warns sun exposure can age skin, raise cancer risk, and irritate eyes. Limit sun to 15 to 20 minutes on first day, then increase gradually, use suntan lotion, and avoid severe burns as they can cause fever and illness.
A number of Iowa Methodist churches perhaps up to 30 will adopt new parish affiliations after mid June under a ten year Iowa strategy to link churches into parish groups so each minister serves at least 400 members. Announcements will come at the Annual Conference openings in Des Moines on June 11 and Sioux City on June 18.
The Friendship Circle Club met May 10 at the Mabel Morrow home for a noonday co op dinner and business session led by President Billy Baxter. Members recited the Lord's Prayer, heard a Bible reading, and awarded bingo prizes. Plans included wreath for Grace Stansberry on Memorial Day and a June 14 meeting at Beulah Daniels with a shower for Linda Spears.
The Happy Helpers 4-H Club met at Mrs. Martyn Caylor’s home on Wednesday May 17 to prepare for the mother daughter tea on May 20. Arlene Johnson was elected county 4-H club president after campaigning. Patsy O'Donnell presided with roll calls by eight members and two associates. talks covered storage ideas and a Maurice Utrillo painting. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for June 15 at Pam Wagner's home.
The Iowa State Board and State Superintendent of Public Instruction are assigned duties to standardize forms, reports, and records in pupil and cost accounting, contracts, and budgets. A committee revised the Iowa Uniform System to align with national practices, aiming for flexible, economical records and compatibility with both manual and machine keeping. Alfred Kruse of Holstein boasted a ten and a half pound catfish caught with a chub as bait, its length measured at 28.814 inches.
J A Bud Riggs of Oakland is recovering from burns suffered when a car he was repairing at his body and fender shop exploded, setting him on fire.
Beverly Boldt of Audubon earned her high school diploma after studying via a home two way unit since sixth grade. She cannot walk due to polio but completed graduation. In parallel, David A. Mitsven of Bode became the Army's youngest soldier, sworn in at 12:01 a.m. on his 17th birthday at Fort Des Moines.
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