The lake project in Fayette County faces costly delays
Oelwein editors urge candidates for state senate or representative to study the Fayette Lake Volga River project. They note land purchases nearing completion, but costs have swollen from initial estimates to about 7.2 to 10 million dollars. The lake shrinks from 2150 to 540 acres, while land area drops from 7500 to about 5200 acres. Local legislators are asked to press Des Moines officials to keep the project alive, ensuring funding and oversight to prevent cancellation.
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Fayette County
The
Conservation Commission
Noble
Des Moines
Governors weigh southern running mate for McGovern
At the National Governors Conference in Houston southern and border state leaders push for a southern running mate to help McGovern. Preston Smith suggests Wilbur Mills as a possible candidate while Mills himself says he seeks the presidency, not vice presidency. Governors fear McGovern could cost them legislatures and even control of Congress in a Nixon landslide.
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McGovern
Houston
Preston Smith
Texas
Wilbur Mills
South
Smith
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Nixon
Mills
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Billboard violations prompt highway commission inquiry
The Iowa highway commission faces concerns that new interstate billboards may violate the law by being erected after July 1. The beautification program relies on federal funds, so violations could jeopardize funds. Commission personnel will investigate background and involved firms.
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The
Highway Commission
Iowa
Don’t rush name change for Area 1 Vocational School
The State Board of Public Instruction will consider renaming Area 1 Vocational-Technical School at Calmar to Area Community College to access HEW funds. Area 1 officials defend the move as adult-focused and cooperative with Luther and Upper Iowa, while opponents urge public hearings and clearer guarantees before approval. Area I serves eight counties and parts of five in Northeast Iowa.
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State Board of Public Instruction
Area 1 Vocational-Technical School
Calmar
Area Community College
Area
Max Clark
Luthermere
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Clark
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Iowa
Area I
Luther
State Board
Decorah
Cresco
West Union
Waukon
New Hampton
Oelwein
Delhi
Monona
Dubuque
Angela Davis acquittal sparks celebratory response
The trial cost California taxpayers about $860,000 and ended in Davis's acquittal with a jurors champagne celebration. International reaction followed, including leftists abroad ready to stage protests if she were convicted. Worldwide press coverage highlighted the case and its political implications.
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Angela Davis
California
Algiers
Civic Platform and Centennial Plans in Fayette County
Daily Register reports civic platform items for Fayette County including lake promotion and new industry, community center planning for Oelwein's centennial in 1973, support for existing industry, tree replanting, street widening on So. Fredrick Avenue, staggered council terms, and support for Three Crosses Ranch for needy boys. The piece closes with a prayer and biblical reflection on keeping Christmas centered on Jesus.
Views from Greece Rally to Stability and Prospects
Henry J. Taylor argues Greece remains safe for visitors and shows robust growth. He notes rising savings, strong GDP gains through 1970s, low price rises, and tourism surging. He surveys political parties, dissidents, and Soviet influence, praising Prime Minister Papadopoulos as pro-U.S. and pro-NATO.
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Levitzchin
Athens
Kremlin
Greece
Moscow
Papadopoulos
Egypt
Nasser
U.S.A
United Feature Syndicate
Incia
AIW
Yellow lines confusing says writer
To the Editor Milton Smith complains that the Highway Commission recently repainted center lines in urban areas with broken yellow lines. He argues this could mislead drivers into thinking passing is allowed in cities when it is not.
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Highway Commission
Milton Smith
Clark files financial report for U S Senate bid
Marion, Iowa candidate Dick Clark filed the first federal campaign finance report covering April 7 to June 5. It shows $25,631.86 in cash contributions and $1,218 in goods and services. Major contributors include twenty $100 plus gifts totaling $17,959.05. Expenses run $19,368.79, leaving a $7,028.08 cash balance on June 5. Clark will release a detailed pre April 7 breakdown and a forthcoming itemized list for all contributions.
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Marion
Dick Clark
United States Senate
Iowa
Secretary of the Senate
Washington, D. C
Clark
Interstate 380 in NE Iowa debate over Gateway Route
In a letter to the editor a NE Iowa writer argues the Gateway Route better serves NE Iowa than the Oelwein Waterloo path. He urges returning to facts, informing the Iowa Highway Commission, and leaving decisions to officials rather than personalities or media clashes.
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N_E
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Highway Commission
Viaduct Closure in Oelwein for Sewer Work
Oelwein Chief James Fortsch reports the West Charles viaduct will close to traffic until further notice for sanitary sewer line construction. Both north and south lanes are closed to vehicles, though pedestrians may pass, though it will be a very muddy walk. The city also announces a new shipment of 1972 bicycle licenses at 50 cents each.
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Oelwein
James Fortsch
West Charles
Fortsch
Oelwein Police Department
Poitevin resigns from North High after eight years
Donald Mueller reports that Howard Poitevin vocational agricultural instructor at North High has resigned after eight years. He will join the State Bank at Tama. Another vacancy exists with Joar Manson resigning as fourth grade teacher at West Union Elementary. Board to meet in regular session Thursday June 15.
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West Union
Donald Mueller
Howard Poitevin
North High
State Bank
Tama
Joar Manson
Mueller
Oelwein sales tax report shows growth amid confusion
The quarterly report on sales tax reveals 8-9 percent retail growth in Oelwein and the county for the second quarter of 1971 while earlier figures suggested declines. A looming postal service reform threatens poorer, or no service in small towns. A glance at local notes includes a former athlete seeking the high school principal post, Archdiocese changes, a Fayette parish appearance, and a child’s pee wee golf lesson with home putt practice.
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Oelwein
FFA
Archdiocese of
Dubuque
Lyle Lamphier
St. Francis Assisi
Fayette
Tammy
Howard Klatt
Klatt
Ill tempered reader attack caught on Lee Benarden film
Mike DeHaan, an advertising accountant, witnessed the incident and remains shaken while assisting in the office as the alley scuffle unfolds. The piece notes possible front door security upgrades and mentions a Cubs reference amid the chaos.
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Lee Benarden
Chicago Cubs
Mike DeHaan
DeHsan
Spitfire
Wings Park
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Alabama
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Danae
American Society of Travel Agents
Byron
Balkans
Central Union
National Radical Union
George Papadopoulos
Soviet Union
Klementi Levitzchin
Open Forum
N.E. Iowa
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Tom Schoenenberger
Poitevin
Mike Mahoney
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