Equal Rights Amendment critique prompts caution on ERA effects
A Glenwood Opinion-Tribune column argues against the ERA citing Maryland laws it would require changing. It warns of women joining a state militia, reduced family stability, and Soviet alignment, urging readers to contact legislators to defeat ratification.
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Maryland
Soviet Union
Rockefeller
Liberty Lobby
ERA
Ilinois
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefellers
School Books Controversies Prompt Library Bans Across Nation
Across several communities readers clash over books in school libraries. Critics fear harmful material for impressionable minds while supporters invoke free expression. Authorities argue education requires curation beyond mere reading rights.
Misread Slogan Loosely Hinted Cure Scene
Fragmentary dialogue depicts quirky exchanges about cures and abstinence. Characters include a salesman, a feed dealer, and a wary employer. The text teases medical or moral themes while noting a humorous misreading and a sales pitch tied to a fictional offer.
Bridge Repairs Close Two Glenwood Bridges
The State Highway Commission says two railway overhead bridges on old 34 near Glenwood will be closed for repairs with no detours. Elkhorn Construction will start Feb 24 if weather permits on the first bridge near the Interstate, while Cunningham Reef plans mid to late April for the second bridge near Glenwood. Repairs are expected to finish by late June or early July.
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Glenwood
State Highway Commission
Red Oak
Jerry Ann
Arn
Elkhorn Construction Company
Cunningham Reef
New Hampshire Driver Fined After High Speed Chase
Robert C. Wendell of Salem New Hampshire faced a 45 mile pursuit at speeds around 120 mph on I 29 and the 34 expressway. He paid 106.50 per count for improper passing disobeying stop signs speeding reckless driving and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle plus about 400 in additional Montgomery County fines. Other drivers Roger T Barnett and Glen F Belt were fined 300 each plus costs.
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New Hampshire
Iowa
H.R. Gregg
Robert C. Wendell
Salem
N.H
Gregg
Bartlett
Wendell
Malvern
Red Oak
Mills County
Montgomery County
Malvern man dies in asphyxia ruled accidental
Mills County Coroner Dr Rafael Roure ruled the death accidental due to asphyxia after an incident Thursday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mansfield Funeral Home in Malvern with burial in Malvern Cemetery. Survivors include parents Lawrence Jones of Malvern, three sisters Duane Jurgens and Rodney Radford of Glenwood and Carol Benseoter of Malvern, and step brother James Foster of Malvern.
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Mills County
Rafael Roure
Mansfield Funeral Home
Malvern
Lawrence Jones
Duane Jurgens
Rodney Radford
Glenwood
Carol Benseoter
James Foster
Trial Dates Set for Glenwood Man in Extortion Case
Trial dates are set in district court for a Glenwood man Kenneth Etter who faced malicious threats to extort. Sentencing will be March 18 after Etter pleaded guilty to going armed with intent. Etter allegedly pointed a shotgun at Francis Gaskill to obtain fuel oil at Gaskill's Phillips 66 service station in November. In separate actions, three men face March 8 trials on DUI charges Myron C Finchem Eliott Iowa Marvin E Cowan Plattsmouth Neb and Tony Schoening on burglary charges.
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Glenwood
Kenneth Etter
Paul H. Sulhoff
Etter
Francis Gaskill
Gaskill
Myron C. Finchem
Eliott
Iowa
Marvin E. Cowan
Plattsmouth
Neb
Tony Schoening
Small claims filed in Mills County District Court
Mills County District Court small claims list includes Emerson State Bank vs Bernard Mabbitt Hastings for 108.75 on a promissory note due Dr E B Mathiasen Council Bluffs vs Larry Fisher Pacific Junction for 225 in medical services Jon s Service Inc Malvern vs Jean Jackson Malvern for 173 86 covering fuel oil pipe fittings and labor
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Mills County District Court
Tito
Emerson State Bank
Bernard E. Mabbitt
Hastings
E. B. Mathiasen
Council Bluffs
Larry G. Fisher
Pacific Junction
Jon’s Service Inc
Malvern
Jean Jackson
Senate Debates Criminal Code Revision Next Week
The Senate will start debate on a sweeping criminal code revision on February 17, a bill that redefines crime and penalties and could undermine much of existing case law. A public hearing raised concerns that 136 years of case law might be rendered useless, prompting the author to oppose the measure. An unusual Friday visit by Washington lawmakers will require written questions from senators, limiting live dialogue. The piece also highlights prior council service and family details of Gene Schatz, noting his education and teaching career.
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Senate
Washington
House
Ag Education Must Continue
Lyle W. Borg argues Iowa must sustain agriculture education as demand grows. The Iowa Department of Public Instruction plans expansion through 1980, projecting 5,000 new agricultural staff over five years. Vocational programs expand to 236 of 450 districts, with Des Moines adding vo-ag for 75 students.
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Lyle W. Borg
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Vo-ag
Des Moines
Minor Glenwood collision leaves small damage
Police report details a February 14 sideswipe in Glenwood involving David L. May 19 of Council Bluffs and Rickie E. Clark 23 of Glenwood. May swerved to avoid a left turning car, touching Clark's 1968 Chevrolet and causing about 40 dollars damage to May’s 1973 Chevrolet and 20 dollars damage to Clark’s left front headlight.
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Glenwood
David L. May
Council Bluffs
Locust Street
Second Street
May
Rickie E. Clark
Chevrolet
Clark
Hospital transfers and injuries noted in region
On February 14 Harry Wallace of Nishna Cottage Malvern traveled to Murphy Hospital Red Oak and returned. February 16 John Estelle moved from Glenwood State Hospital School to Douglas County Hospital Omaha with Brenda Lewis Charles Slater and Gene Watson from Mineola to Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs after an automobile accident.
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Harry Wallace
Nishna Cottage
Malvern
Murphy Hospital
Red Oak
John Estelle
Glenwood State Hospital
Douglas County Hospital
Omaha
Brenda Lewis
Charles Slater
Gene Watson
Mineula
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Theft and Break-in Reports in Glenwood Area
Police Chief Kenneth L. Mead said a theft occurred at Jim Wells’s apartment above Qizzie's Service Station at 704 S Locust. Approximately $00 was reported missing to fund opening the station, with the loss believed to have happened late Sunday night or early Monday. A separate break-in at a house owned by Mrs. John Moore at 809 N Walnut St was reported. a basement window was broken but nothing reported stolen and the last check was Feb 11.
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Glenwood
Kenneth L. Mead
Jim Wells
Qizzie
S. Locust
John Moore
Walnut St
Mead
Rural Crime Meeting Planned in Shenandoah Iowa
Reservations are being taken for a March 4 rural theft and identification meeting in Shenandoah Mills County. Wilbert Bond said the event, sponsored by Farm Bureaus of six Southwest Iowa counties, aims to improve cooperation between farmers law enforcement and rural residents. The Tall Corn Motel Restaurant program will show how farmers and agencies can curb rural crime. County sheriffs and city police chiefs will be hosted by Farm Bureau leaders. Dinner reservations cost 3.25 dollars and are due by February 28 at the Mills County Farm Bureau office in Malvern.
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Shenandoah
Mills County Bureau
Wilbert Bond
Iowa
Tall Corn
Farm Bureau
Mills County
Malvern
Magistrate Court Fines Listed For Various Offenses
A magistrate court list shows fines and court costs for multiple offenders. Names include John E Bolander Jr Malvern speeding Reginald Radford Glenwood and others with charges such as disturbed peace with a motor vehicle failure to yield red light stop sign assault and battery and driving violations. Dale Asmussen of Glenwood was fined 25 plus 27 court costs for assault and battery charged by the Supt of Schools Eugene Nasalroad.
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Malvern
Scott M. Palmer
Peru
Neb
Reginald M. Radford
Glenwood
Kevin W. Leick
Red Light
Larry Jopp
Rodger
Ailen
Dale Asmussen
Supt. of Schools
Eugene A
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