Purina Dedication At Oelwein Plant Promises Economic Growth
The Ralston Purina company plans a Friday dedication and tours of its new chow plant north and west of Oelwein Iowa with Sen Jack Miller as speaker. The event follows last year’s Checkerboard Days kickoff with a 125 unit parade and signals continued agricultural expansion in the state. Saturday July 1 1972 also introduces Iowa's new 19 year old majority rights allowing 19 20 year olds to purchase beer and liquor.
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ILO warns 500 million jobless in developing world by decade
Wilfred Jenks urges urgent action as ILO predicts unemployment in 77 nations could reach 500 million in ten years. He cites poverty rise, slow social policy response, and a need for education, training, and targeted programs. He warns Western investors about low returns on labor-intensive projects.
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New Jersey Adopts No Fault Auto Insurance Bill
Governor Cahill signs a progressive no fault auto insurance plan making New Jersey the fourth state. It aims to cut bodily injury costs by 15 percent and save motorists about 90 million dollars, with thresholds and protections for policyholders and insurers. The measure reduces lawsuits and includes weekly wage loss benefits and required medical coverage, amid nationwide debate on no fault systems.
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Iowans to weigh land use policy in September hearings
DES MOINES AP reports Sen. Charles C. Laverty says regional hearings in September will be held in Des Moines, Storm Lake, Atlantic, Oelwein, and Mount Pleasant. The Legislative Land Use Policies Committee, with a two year mandate, seeks public input on possible land use proposals for the General Assembly. Laverty notes the policy depends on Iowans and emphasizes informing the public. The tentative schedule lists September 11 Des Moines, September 18 Storm Lake, September 19 Atlantic, September 25 Oelwein, September 26 Mount Pleasant.
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Independence Day celebration marks 125th anniversary
Independence hosts a five day Independence Day celebration starting June 30 with a 9:00 a.m. giant pony pull at the fairgrounds followed by family picnics. Events include Brothers of the Brush pre judging, noon softball and tug of war, a time capsule bury, band concert, tractor pull, stock car races at 8:00 p.m. and a fireworks show. The finale features Independence Panorama at Jefferson High School field with 2,000 seats for four performances and over 309 local performers. Historic exhibits and a carnival round out the festival ending July 4.
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Oelwein man named Wartburg campus security officer
WAVERLY Steven Garrett formerly of Oelwein is named Campus Security Officer at Wartburg College replacing Ron Shinn who resigned after nearly 15 years. Garrett, 24, has law enforcement experience with Readlyn and West Union, served in the Army Military Police and Army Security Agency, and worked for Chicago North Western Railroad. He joined the college staff on June 19. Notaries renewals: Des Moines Secretary Melvin Synhorst says about 16,000 renewals are in the mail with more applications arriving and processed renewals sent by week’s end.
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