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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
2
Democrats charged the Senate with self interest and violations of one man one vote as two House plan revisions were rejected. Senators Gene Glenn Eugene Hill and Marvin Smith criticized the process and warned of another round of reapportionment after the 1980 census.
City officials in Oelwein plan revisions to the building code ending the grandfather clause after July 1 and introducing exams for new licensees plus inspection fees and guidelines. Meanwhile Fayette County Assessor L A Candee faces a $1.00 overtime parking fine after a 69 cent ticket, with the mayor told to require payment. In separate notices, W C Johnson, 79, was killed unloading a lawn mower in Moberly, and Fred Rekers Sr., died after falling from a tractor in Cedar Falls.
The pending Social Security bill could raise typical retirement benefits to about $1300 a month for a standard couple, with individual estimates showing large gains under the bill’s provisions. Projections illustrate how new variables, payroll tax changes, and extended life expectancies affect 30 year outcomes, including a hypothetical couple retiring in 2000.
Detroit homicide detectives seek four suspects and a motive after seven young people were killed in a bloodiest mass shooting on the Near Northwest Side. Three men and four women, ages 18 to 27, died from close range gunfire, another man wounded critically. Residents woke to multiple calibers as four men fled. Investigators questioned three witnesses who fled, with speculation of a narcotics war or botched robbery. One victim’s cash of 673 dollars found. survivor Robert Gardner 28 in critical condition. Police posted guard at Henry Ford Hospital as inquiry continues.
The second night of archery instruction will be held Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Wings Park in the southeast area. The program, in its third year, is sponsored by the Oclewin Joycees. Headed by Dave Becker Blair Berens and Ted Butters, it invites adults and youngsters to participate. For information call Becker at 283-5410 or Rod Sandstrom at 28-1535.
The New York stock market saw very slow trading with blue chips moving higher while most issues declined. The noon Dow Jones industrial average stood down about 0.75 points at noon. Weather was clear to partly cloudy today through Wednesday with highs in the mid 80s and overnight lows around 57 to 63. Winds were light and variable. Measurable rain chances were 10 percent today, 20 percent tonight, and 10 percent Wednesday.
Upper Iowa College will offer a new Chamber of Commerce Administration major this fall. President Dr. Aldrich K. Paul says the program trains students for community service and helps towns solve problems. The curriculum blends liberal arts with 33 hours of business courses and new Community Management, plus psychology, political science, speech, and sociology. Contact the admissions office for details.
Lamont notices list moves and visits including Mr. and Mrs. William Lee and son moving into the late Arthur Popham’s Pine Street house. Mrs. Margaret Bartemio Berwyn Illinois was called by her father Rueben Ward’s illness at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo. Sheila Brunkhorst Waverly visits grandparents J. A. Brunkhorst. Mrs. Jerry Wulfekuhle Miami Florida visits in parental Stanley Sanders and Leonard Wulfekuhle homes. Dora Ernst Gilman Illinois spent days with Stanley Sanders. She returned home Monday after visiting friends in the area where she formerly lived.
Troop 37 held a May 26 Court of Honor at the American Legion hall presenting 70 awards. Tender feet to Rick Henderson, Doug Vandal, Todd Gaede, Larry Levendusky. Second Class to Mark Legh, Mitch Strang, Chris Chillers, Jim Goode, Irvan Barker, Tim Jack. First Class to Alan Drockman, Dave Strawn, Randy Moore, Dave Aubrey. Star Scouts Pat Wilson, Bill Ramsey, Jim Jackson, Tom Woods, Dave Bacts. Life Scout to Jim McLeish and Sid Hauptmeier. New officers and badges awarded to Wayne Senior, Tim Goode, Jim Jackson, Jim McLeish. patches to Mike Fauser, Gary Gilson, Gary Johnsrud. patrol leader and assistant patches to Pat Wilson, Randy Landas, Tomon, Bob Piritloe. Merit badges list includes home repairs, citizenship, swimming, reading, art, music, personal fitness, archery, and more.
Eva Alles of Washington DC and Mrs Will Alley of Hawkeye were Wednesday visitors of Mrs Blanche Knight in Randalia.
Ford documents reveal Continental Mark IV will be succeeded in 1972 by a new luxury model named Main IV. Lincoln-Mercury confirmed the Mark IV after Newsmen noticed a May 17 letter from Ford to NHTSA referencing the new car. The Mark II was launched in 1968 with little styling change. the 8,400 dollar two door hardtop features a bold grille and rear spare tire carrier.
Maynard special-eng. Ford Olson of Fayette earned the 4th bicycle prize in the Wittenberg Standard Stations AMO CO lead free gasoline campaign. The event drew participants aiding sponsor efforts with proceeds benefiting community drives.
Mr and Mrs lover Klink recently visited a new grandchild at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Klink in Arlington. Tony and Mark spent a day in Marshall where Tony visited an eye clinic. Eamer Klink and Dr C C Hall were in Waterloo on June 10. Mrs Raymond Landry is a surgical patient at St Marys Hospital Rochester in room 2210 and would appreciate hear from friends and relatives.
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