Oelwein Leads Northeast Iowa in Retail Sales
Oelwein posted a 10.4 percent rise in second quarter retail sales to 7.21 million dollars, ahead of Charles City Decorah Waverly and New Hampton, with Fayette County highest among nine northeast Iowa counties at over 13.5 million. West Union rose over 11 percent to 3.12 million. 1972 and 1971 figures are compared against a backdrop of potential gains in 1973.
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New Hampton
Decorah
Charles City
Waverly
Independence
Fayette County
West Union
Waukon
Waverly Oo
Manchester
Iowa
Bremer
Below zero growth births threaten future population
The article discusses a drop in fertility from 2.39 to 2.08 children per family in 1971 to 1972, forecasting potential 17 million fewer Americans by 2000 if the rate persists. It cites factors like delayed childbearing, contraception, abortion laws, working wives, and economic conditions, noting past highs near 3.8 in 1957 and a latent but unlikely upturn.
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You and I
Safety in Streets Drives Nixon Second Term Focus
The piece contends that while Nixon prioritizes stable dollars and trade, urban Americans demand personal safety. It paints a grim picture of crime across cities and towns, notes calls for a national defense league, and argues Congress should act on law and order if the President does not. It also covers Australian draft policy, a McGovern staff fundraiser, and local civic items.
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Nixon
Congress
Fayette County extension service calendar of events
Fayette County Extension schedules a series of December meetings and classes. Events include an Extension Staff Meeting in Elkader on Friday, December 15. 4-H Christmas party for Jefferson Huskies and Do-A-Best and Go-Getters meetings on Saturday, December 16 in Jay O’Neil and Oelwein respectively. daily problems class at Stormont School on Monday, December 18. Extension Council meeting at the Fayette office on Tuesday, December 19. RC&D meeting in Postville and Homemaking classes at West Central Community School on Wednesday, December 20.
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Fayette County Extension Service
Elkader
Jefferson Huskies
Jay O'Neil
Jodi
Jackie Glass
Oelwein
Stormont School
Fayette
Rc&d
Postville
West Central Community School
Art Forgery Tricks Roil The Scarcity Market For Masters
A long read on art swindlers and authenticating masters, detailing how unsigned works imitate Raphael and how imitators, copyists, and misattributions flood the market. It notes famous cases, expert testing methods, and the emotional tells critics use to spot fakes.
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Andres del Sarto
del Sarto
Peter Paul Rubens
Rubens
Francisco de Goya
Perguine
Rembrandt
Jean Carot
Carot
Bernard Berenson
Carol
Titian
Giorgione
National Gallery
Washington
Leonardo
Vincent van Gogh
Southeby’s
London
P.M
Cologne
Germany
American Legion plans Christmas remembrance at Strawberry Point
Strawberry Point American Legion will remember members in homes, hospitals and to shut ins for Christmas. The unit met at the Legion Hall and had already met their membership quota before November 11. Profits from the Legion dance will go toward a cemetery plaque.
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Strawberry Point
Strawberry Point American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Broken Treaties Papers reveal Indian mistreatment and fraud
Journalist Jack Anderson details stolen Bureau of Indian Affairs papers hidden across the US and Canada. The documents allege corrupt dealings, land and water theft, and harsh living statistics for Indians, while promising further revelations and forthcoming columns.
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Jack Anderson
South Dakota
Black Hills
White House
FBI
Oklahoma
United States
Canada
Les Whitten
Whitten
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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