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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1976
Page
2
A Muscatine reader defends a $14,000 payroll for Rep Wayne Hays' aide while others lampoon public spending. A one way school driveway prompts driver education concerns as parents back up wrong way. Iowa runner Ed DeLashmutt shines, recalling a Drake meet mishap but rebounding to win. Your nephew, Gil Dietz.
Kenneth Falk steps down after 13 years leading the Iowa State Fair ending a turbulent era. He modernized the fair with grandstand innovations and the theme concept culminating in the Bicentennial fair while facing board friction over open meetings and a political foray. The board shares responsibility for planning friction, but Falk’s tenure is judged strong with growth and enthusiasm making the fair better today.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that beyond base pay over 44 000 dollars, lawmakers enjoy extensive free benefits including travel, mailing, medical services, prescriptions, health clubs, parking, junkets, books, haircuts, and more. Spending for a single congressman has surged by about 110 000 dollars in 18 months as office allowances and related perks rise, while voters remain largely unaware or indifferent to these costs.
Des Moines Register recalls a 1958 clipping in which Zsa Zsa Gabor courted Rafael Trujillo Jr while the Dominican Republic received $50 000 a month in foreign aid. Congressman Wayne Hays condemned the pairing as improper, sparking laughs in the House as Gabor quipped about gifts and luxury.
A backward view warns the GOP faces long decline since 1930. It notes shrinking governorships and Senate seats, low identification among voters, and a powerless national party. The piece contrasts Reagan Ford tensions with Carter’s rising unity, detailing risks to veto power and conservative influence.
A reader asks about persistent menstrual cramps at age 40. Doctor warns endometriosis as a common cause and recommends pelvic exam and possible hormone treatment. Separate note promotes Dr Thosteson unit foot care booklet and a lens solution query suggests using the manufacturer recommended solution for soft contacts.
Yesterday years ago notice reports a buggy stolen from a stable on the night of June 12. The craft named as an Ament with shafts and two seats, piano bed, blue and green stripped gearing. A 25 dollar reward is offered for its recovery, by Chas Giesler and Bra. Additional deceased or traveling notices reference Fred Beach family, Robert Thompson motor trip to Boston, August Aden heading to St Paul for her mother's illness, and a 35th wedding anniversary for Louie Hull and spouse with no special celebration planned.
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