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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
1
Ronald Lee, a Democratic candidate for Mills County Sheriff, announces withdrawal from the Independent Party ticket and plans to run as a Democrat. He says his views remain unchanged and that party labels do not define the man. urges voters to back the individual over party.
The letter critiques health ordinances and sewage costs, warns of rural zoning and OSHA police state methods, and opposes home rule bills. It cites E C Darrow on laws fitting people, calls for candidate scrutiny, and proposes a four year bar on defeated governors appointees. Wayne Martindale closes with Heart Fund appeal and local fire calls.
Dan Passick of Glenwood is named administrative assistant for Congressman William Scherle, replacing Cal Hultman who resigns April 1 to enter politics. Passick has written for the Opinion-Tribune since last December and lives with his wife Carol at Roure Apartments.
Iowa lawmakers signal tax exemption reforms will be deferred for study as session nears adjournment. Revenue trends show rising sales and income taxes, agriculture remains the leading industry, and March 10 sets the sine die adjournment date for the 64th General Assembly.
A federal suit in Des Moines targets Iowa’s school funding, arguing property taxes fund 59 percent of local costs and create inequality between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley districts. The suit seeks to void the system or redraw districts to equalize per pupil property values and prompts broader questions as other states face similar challenges. The case follows rulings in California Minnesota and Texas finding discrimination against poor children under the 14th Amendment.
One year in Mills or Fremont County costs 6.00 dollars elsewhere is the same. Single copy advertising rates are available on request. The publication reserves the right to accept or reject any unsolicited news or advertising and is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Newspaper Association.
A Federal grant of 310,000.00 for 1971-1972 funds a Public Health Nurse salary of 7,692.00 annually plus mileage and supplies. The remaining 5,000.00 in the Health Fund covers office space heat electricity clerical help board mileage and other miscellaneous expenses for the year.
Mills County Democrats discussed qualifications and plans. Officers elected for the Mills County Democrats include Mrs. Marcia Vanderpool of Hastings as chairman, Bernard Roenfeldt of Glenwood as vice-chairman, Michael Kane of Glenwood as secretary, and Mrs. Viola Bichel of Mineola as treasurer.
Discussion of a proposed state reorganization favors 16 counties 16 school districts and a single regional school board per area. Critics warn of loss of local control and higher costs, while county and district officials urge opposition and plan to send letters to the state legislature. Mills County Board of Education leaders endorse the critic’s view against the plan.
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