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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
1
The piece argues that state actions to curb utility advertising threaten free speech and public access to information. It cites Georgia Power and a utility CEO noting customers have a right to hear, warning suppression harms service standards and democratic ideals.
A viewpoint discusses how wood costs and lumber supply shortages drive up new home building costs, criticizing price controls and environmental restrictions. It argues for private sector efficiency, better federal spending, and leveraging private health care resources to curb inflation and improve services.
A Iowa union leader argues that giving postal employees the right to strike is essential to force management to bargain. He cites congressional hearings on the strike right and notes the paradox of work without real bargaining power. The letter urges focus on urgent public issues beyond postal reform.
The piece argues environmental zeal is raising living costs as restrictions spread to fuels, autos, lumber, electricity, and farming. It cautions that some claims of market manipulation appear, while urging balanced limits, strong research, and a focus on affordable, cleaner outcomes.
Refunds extend through June 1 with an 80 day appeal window by Des Moines. Town Power will credit customer bills starting June 1 and issue checks to customers who moved or closed accounts at their last known address. Iowa Power says about four million bills will be recalculated and a detailed refund listing will be kept for inspection and questions after calculations are finished.
Mills County Meals on Wheels held an open meeting at Glenwood State Bank on April 25 to discuss organizing the program for Glenwood. Lois Jurgens presented slides, with plans to show them through May 10. Barbara Buffington outlined a 3 oz meat or substitute meal plus sides, meeting half of an adult protein need, with special diets by a dietitian. Clyde Patton and Carolyn Washburn voiced support. Washburn hopes to expand county coverage. Annabelle Estes named coordinator of volunteers. Allan Christiansen to assess coverage and liability insurance. Interviews with licensed suppliers underway. meals cost and enrollment to be announced next month. Contributions from LOOF Lodge 97, Methodist Church memory gift, and Marvin Powles brought the balance to 257.50.
Local column records guests and trips among Glenwood area residents. Attendees include ministers at Red Oak church, families visiting from Omaha Lincoln and Seattle, and friends visiting in Mount Blair area. Several funerals, hospital conditions, and travel to California Nevada Missouri are noted alongside weekend visits and family gatherings.
The Glenwood Publishing Corporation releases a weekly newspaper each Wednesday from its office at 510 Blast Street Glenwood Iowa 53534. Phone numbers are listed as 527-4848 for reader inquiries and subscriptions.
Fifteen Southwest Iowans will be honored as Pioneer Livestock Patrons by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce May 9 in Omaha. An honors banquet will be held in the Livestock Exchange Building recognizing patrons who have supported the Omaha livestock market for 50 years or more. Named honorees include Melvin L. Remde, Ralph Barnett, Paul P. Felton, Irvin Goos, Ivan Olsen, George T. Gross, Ralph L. Hansen, Earl McGinnis, Hugh P. Randell, Arthur Schoening, Harvey Schoening, Otto B. Schwartz, Alfred Stamp, Ed Tiarks, and Harold Stinemates.
Mills County Democratic Women gather as guests of Mrs. Margaret Buttman at 9 30 Friday May 4 for a morning coffee. New county members and busy women unable to attend evening meetings are warmly invited. Transportation requests should go to Mrs. Howard Palmer in Glenwood.
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