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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Page
1
The piece argues Phase 4 will raise food prices but stabilize later as supply adjusts. It warns price controls worsen inflation, cites farmer and plant shutdown harms, and stresses no easy exit. It urges balancing the federal budget and restraining money supply to avoid economic disaster.
A 1973 AMA report shows federal health appropriations will exceed 47 billion dollars, with Medicare at 9.5 billion and Health Education and Welfare leading at 18.1 billion. The piece argues government medicine is already large, and warns against turning government into a health care boss, urging preservation of voluntarism and patient choice.
A taxpayer questions downtown cleanliness citing debris and wasted resources while urging pride in Glenwood. The editor notes praise for a local theatre group from Glenwood-Malvern, directed by Steve Swanson. County officials outline 1974 75 budget spending and forecast a ~4 mill tax drop with hearings set for August 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the courthouse.
A farmer sues after crude oil leaks from a broken pipeline kill his sheep. The court finds the line owner negligent for failing to warn. Other cases involve a gas line under a house causing a toxic exposure and a buried line injuring a plowman who knew of its location.
Licensed EMTs will train 71 hours in medical emergencies water rescue ambulance upkeep and equipment plus 10 hours hospital training. After passing a refresher course and exam, participants receive a three year license from the State Department of Health. Karl Hertz of Malvern leads 12 volunteers. The program includes radio doctor contact from patient receipt to hospital admission. Pacific Junction and Malvern groups seek more volunteers for fundraising dispatching telephones and station operations with monthly meetings at the P. J. Fire Station.
The State announces staff rosters for elementary, junior high, and senior high schools including teachers, instructors, and special personnel for East West and Pacific Junction. Senator Harold Hughes notes three interstate feasibility studies and funding concerns for a Mississippi River bridge in Dubuque and highway projects.
A compact Iowa page notes no helicopter link to livestock rustling, nine percent drop in conservation arrests, and 2 646 adult prosecutions. Gov. Ray names a Des Moines woman to the conservation commission. Senator Schaben invites Senator Inouye to the State Fair. The cereal leaf beetle quarantine may be lifted as spread is limited. IRS official Mosher is promoted to Buffalo. Mayer named head of narcotics division. Hayes resigns from Civil Rights Commission to join Washington agency. Budget talks delay closing seven state liquor stores until January.
The Federal Aid to Highways Act taps the Highway Trust Fund for urban mass transit. In its first year funds come from general revenues with 200 million in FY 1975 and 3800 million in following years for approved transit projects, while states retain decision power on allocation between roads and transit. The act also supports road safety, beautification, and other projects, balancing a legacy highway system with a growing push for mass transit.
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