Editorial argues for better housing policy reforms
The piece criticizes government sponsored housing subsidies as costly failures and mismanaged. It cites George Romney calling the programs a 100 billion dollar mistake, cites rising foreclosures and defaults from 1970 to 1972, and notes high structural faults in subsidized buildings. It urges reevaluation and greater reliance on private housing and local programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Romney
General Accounting Office
Congress
Preservationist zeal and wood shortages in housing
The piece argues that inflation plus aggressive preservationism limit timber supply for homes. It notes millions of acres locked as recreation land, restricting long term forest management. It cites 1972 housing demand, 60 to 60 million trees, and 13 percent of timberlands operated by industry, urging intelligent compromise between aesthetics and economics.
Long-Term Beef Production Explains Wide Beef Prices
A Beef Industry Council piece outlines the multiyear, multistage process from conception to consumer. It details cow and calf growth, feedlot finishing, and packing losses, explaining why retail beef carries higher prices due to costs from production to shelf.
Classified Ad Invitation and Contact Number
A brief plea to use the classified ads service with the phone number 527 4848 for placing an advertisement. The note emphasizes saving time and effort by using the ad section.
Rising food costs and stockpiling prompt shortages risk
Regional dairymen report raw milk price hikes, consumers face about 40 per gallon rise. National grocery prices run roughly 16 percent higher than a year ago per Labor statistics. Hoarding fears, policy shifts, and phase 4 rules lift price ceilings, while packing plants endure "trying times" and hog prices soar to record levels at $51 per hundredweight, with steel at $50.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Labor
Iowa
Bankers Meet highlights speakers and topics
The convention continues with secretary notes and speakers including E Norman Bailey a banking professor from the State University of Iowa Horace Hansen legal counsel for the Independent Bankers Association of America and W A Strauss president of Northern Natural Gas Co Omaha The program underscores banking trends and regulatory issues with industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Norman Bailey
State University of Iowa
Horace Hansen
Independent Bankers Association of America
W. A. Strauss
Northern Natural Gas Co
Omaha
Mills County Fair Seeks Queen Entries 1973
Chairman Ed Leu invites Mills County girls to enter the 1973 Mills County Fair Queen contest to be judged August 4 at Mills County State Bank Glenwood. The queen will reign one year and may compete at the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest later that summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calling All Girls
Mills County Fair
Ed Leu
Mills County
Leu
Mills County State Bank
Glenwood
Donnie Schroeder
Malvern
Arnold Williams
Henderson
Harold Rossander
Emerson
Edwin Leu
Hastings
Wayne Lincoln
Pacific Junction
John Dean
Charles Anderson
Jens named to Mills County FHA Committee
Edward L. Jens of Route 1 Glenwood replaces Clifford Ludington of Route 1 Pacific Junction on the Mills County Farmers Home Administration Committee. Three year terms for each committeeman. Also serving are Frederic G. Newell of Route 1 Malvers and Robert Christensen of Route 2 Hastings. The committee reviews FHA loan applications and determines eligibility for home and farm loans as well as community projects such as sewer and water loans to towns under 10 000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Jens
Glenwood
Mills County Farmers Home Administration Committee
Clifford Ludington
Pacific Junction
Roger D. Stewart
Jens
Mills County
Frederic G. Newell
Malvers
Robert Christensen
Hastings
Christensen
FHA
Farmers Home Administration
Hastings social notes share visits and reunions
A Hastings bulletin recounts hospital release for Ernest Tudor and home convalescence, with visits from relatives in Georgia, Charleston, and Red Oak. It also covers wedding attendance, zoo outings, family reunions in Albia, birthday observations, class reunions in Tabor, and travels to Omaha, Dallas, and California among numerous extended family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tudor
Mercy
Tudor
Virginia Cooper
Paco
Eugene Tudor
Charleston
D.C
Roger Crawford
Lisa
Plano
Ill
Wayne Crawfords
Doris Pickering
Evelyn Resh
Red Oak
Hastings
Jesse Perkins
Jay Perkins
Russell Perkins
Jerry Trainer
Keith Jones
Tabor
Karen Miner
Wales
Wales Presbyterian Church
Eugene Palser
Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha
George Perkins
Jay
Jerry Trainers
Max Bachlers
Richard Browns
Co. Bluffs
Perkins
Albia
Helen Quimby
Max Bachler
Jennie Haroff
Emery Jewell
Dick Parker
Dixie Ebeling
Emerson
Sharon Palser
Kip
Gary Good
Ira Beachler
Reynolds
Neb
M. G. McCreight
Lincoln
Ivan Durbin
Brick Inn
Dennis Jamison
Elliott
Rose Jamison
Myrza Vanderpool
Blue Lake
Onawa
Herbert Stevens
Henderson
Merrill Crouse
Jim Waymire
Laguna Hills
Calif
Everett Waymire
Eugene Waymires
Viking Lake
Stanton
Exie Palser
Robert Irvin
Riverside
Castro Valley
Carl Timson
Hearst Castle
San Simson
Kenneth Evans
Ward Thrapp
Essex
Marion Gard
Nancy Perkins
Hamburg Hospital
Herb Stoghill
Russell Crawford
Russell Jr
Warren Crawford
Charles Herndon
Glenwood
David Needs
Herb Stogdill
Toby Campbell
Jack Edmunds
Mills County Sees 268000 Monthly SS Payments
Social security benefits are paid to Mills County residents at 268000 monthly, with 1338 retired workers and dependents, 437 survivors, and 171 disabled beneficiaries. About a quarter of recipients are under 60, including 391 under 60 and 189 under 18 receiving payments. Many 18 to 22 year olds receive student benefits under full-time schooling provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Raymond L. Leach
Omaha
Leach
Fremont County
Glenwood Schools Benefit From Higher State Aid In 1972 73
Mills County districts saw varied state support with Glenwood gaining 606850 in foundation aid for 72 73 while Malvern and Nishna Valley declined to 54094 and 86594 respectively. Glenwood moved to a positive general fund balance and Schoolhouse Fund topped a million dollars as total receipts reached 1444143.39 against 1317921.47 prior year with increases driven mainly by state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Mills County
Malvern
Nishna Valley
Glenwood Community
Selective Service Board Moves to Shenandoah
The Red Oak and Glenwood boards will relocate to Shenandoah as Iowa reorganizes four local boards and cuts sites from 26 to 22 in prep for an all volunteer Army. Col. H J Fleisbacker emphasizes youths must still register on their eighteenth birthday or face possible prosecution. Shenandoah serves Page Fremont and Taylor counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Glenwood
Selective Service
Shenandoah
H. J. Fleisbacker
Iowa
Flelsbacker
Department of Justice
Page
Fremont
Taylor
Glenwood Queen Leads Iowa State Fair Delegation on Tour
Miss Diane Anderson Iowa State Fair Queen daughter of Charles and Mrs Anderson of Glenwood will join a goodwill tour August 7 with seven Southwest Iowa towns Bedford Clarinda Shenandoah Sidney Red Oak Corning and Creston. State Fair Board Secretary Manager Kenneth Falk leads the delegation distributing bracelets to promote the 1973 Discover Hawaii Iowa State Fair and plans further stops statewide on four additional days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Anderson
Charles Anderson
Glenwood
Iowa
State Fair Board
Kenneth Falk
Hawaii
Glenwood City Police Docket Traffic Accidents
Police docket reports several accidents this past week in Glenwood. Lloyd and Evelyn Banks had a left side smash in a city parking lot on Locust Street with $500 damage. A two car parking lot collision at Glenwood State School caused minor damage to Julie Elston and Aletha Lee, both of Glenwood, at $300. Dave Snow and Jerry Banks, both of Glenwood, collided near Sharp and Locust. Snow received a ticket for unsafe lane change. JoAnn Newman of Co. Bluffs struck an unattended vehicle owned by Joan Jay of Des Moines in front of the courthouse. Clay George Davis of Route 2 Glenwood backed into Max Harman of Pacific Junction, after improper start from a parked position near the First Street courthouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Lloyd and
Evelyn Banks
Locust Street
Glenwood State School
Julie Elston
Aletha Lee
Sharp and
Locust
Dave Snow
Jerry Banks
Snow
JoAnn Newman
Co. Bluffs
Joan Jay
Des Moines
Clay George Davis
Max Harman
Pacific Junction
First Street
Annual farm Bureau Meeting Set For Sept. 15
Edwin Leu heads Mills County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Committee as plans unfold for a September 15 event at the Mills County Fairgrounds with a 6 30 p.m barbecue and an 8 p.m business meeting after a July 17 meeting at Red Oak and a July 20 follow up in Malvern. The committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Don Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Biermann, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laughlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Fay McManigal. Entertainment to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Leu
Mills County Farm Bureau
Don Godfrey
Wayne Lincoln
Fred Biermann
Edward Laughlin
Fay McManigal
Gold Crown Inn
Red Oak
Region V
Farm Bureau
Malvern
Duane Sell
Mills County Fairgrounds
Leu
Why Fight The Weather Stay Home and Read the Want Ads
A compact notice urges readers to stay indoors during bad weather and check the local want ads for essential items and services. It highlights convenience and safety while promoting the newspaper’s classifieds as a practical resource.
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Beef Industry Council
Rangos
Ito
Glenwood Opinion-Tribune
Bankers
Fddens
Hastings Park
LH Astings
Mrs. H. A. Dunbar
Glenwood Schools
Danchitar
Andal Security
HITZ
Omahks
R. E. Edie
Shadden
Lena Suhr
Hillsdale
Mike
Bloomer & Bloomer
Paul Slaughter
Jim Maloney
Silver City
C. J. Remley
2Nd St
Selective Service Board
Stanley Chevrolet
Bil Lundy
Pstema Uti
Ron Barnes
Rick Barnes
Dave Snowscee
Stephen Carlson
Corwan Akers
Steve Spitzer
Tribune
Glenwood Publishing Corporation
Glenwood Opinion- Tribune
Milla County
Mills
Iowa Press Association
Assey
Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Or
Gary Brower
Maple Street
Rex Theatre
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