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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1973
Page
1
As a new school year ends millions of graduates face the workaday world with questions about career life style and personal goals. The nation hopes they are equipped educated and inspired to act with honor and help shape the world ahead.
Evidence mounts that U S prescription drug regulation needs a broad reappraisal to restore leadership. Experts criticize FDA procedures and 1962 amendments for high costs to consumers, while regulatory delays may cost lives. Proposals urge a board based study with FDA industry scientists and consumer reps to redefine roles.
The article credits U S railroads with moving an all time freight record in 1972, including 410 million bushels of grain. It highlights doubled freight car investment, improved car utilization, self policing, and cooperation among shippers, grain elevator operators, and government officials as key factors.
The State Department of Pad ustruction applauds Glenwood district for approving a new elementary school. Guilford Collison, regional consultant, commends the board for maintaining high program quality and outlines recommendations. He notes strong high school opportunities, suggests expanding elementary art education, and discusses bus and space plans for 1973-74.
Glenwood Community High School celebrated Senior Awards Night in the auditorium with scholarships and activity awards. Iowa Bar Association and American Legion citizenship honors went to several students. top scholars were Arlene Graham and Julie Garrett with additional recognitions and cash awards. A district court case involving three Pacific Junction men was dismissed for lack of evidence, and several fines were issued for OMVAs and drinking driver offenses.
State Farm Bureau officials warn that by as soon as a week tractor and corn planter activity could stall due to limited petroleum products. Farmers may need 30 percent more fuel this year because of expanded crop acreage, while dealers report tightening supplies and a potential Priority Pool for agriculture to secure emergency fuel. Some say planting may continue with reserves, as the shortage worsens through summer.
The Mills County Board of Supervisors approved a contract for fuel after two failed attempts. They accepted the sole bid from American Oil Co of Kansas City MO, including regular gas 48,000 gallons at 16.82 cents per gallon and diesel 13,000 gallons split as Z-type 6,500 at 14.14 cents and W-type 6,500.
Police investigate a LeMode Cleaners break-in last Tuesday night with $900 stolen from a cash drawer and safe. Doors forced. discovery at 6:15 AM. Juveniles questioned after alleged gasoline theft from school buses. Vandalism reported at 907 N Walnut home. rear window screens cut. Glenwood State Bank cornerstone jimmied during Saturday night vandalism.
Kenny Hawkins, nine year old son of Mrs. Vena Hawkins of 6058S Hazel Glenwood, was hospitalized Sunday evening for observation and tests after a bicycle crash on Arnold Street. Glenwood Rescue Unit arrived shortly after noon to treat the boy who struck his head and bruised his shoulder and knee. He was examined at a local doctor's office, sent home, then later taken to Mercy Hospital for concussion tests.
Tabor Development Corp has scheduled a bid setting for May 30 on a 5 plex senior citizen apartment building offering two 2 bedroom units and three 1 bedroom units. Builders may contact Lyle Van Leyoe at Tabor to obtain plans and specifications. The letting will be held at the Tabor.
The Tabor Corporation, a nonprofit group, aims to provide low cost housing for the elderly. It has supplied the building site and 2 percent of estimated costs from member sales and seeks a 50 year loan from the Farmers Home Administration to finance construction. An 8 a.m. meeting is slated for next Wednesday.
Mills County Treasurer F M Robinson reports interest earnings of 68 343 37 from investing idle funds over six years 1966 through 1971 with yearly totals of 6 047 16 6 759 00 7 275 00 13 221 38 16 885 83 and 18 155 00 State Auditor Lloyd R Smith praises bank cooperation in the program as a taxpayer benefit The piece also notes 1973 graduates and various receptions honoring them with local families and communities listed as attendees.
Official listing from Tribune noting staff roles including publisher David Snow news editor Rick Barnes sports editor Corwan Akers and shop supervisor with 1973 date reference, indicating archival staff credits.
Local records show WER publication practice detailing the first street letters in Gl. Officials note identifiers and street naming conventions, with emphasis on order and clarity for public access and archival filing.
Senator Harold E. Hughes urged Agriculture Secretary Butz to extend corn re-seal loans for 1969 to 1971 without discrimination between farm stored and warehouse stored corn. He criticized USDA policy as discriminatory and costly amid transportation shortages and limited railcar availability, questioning bankers’ ability to finance farmers and dealers. He likened policy to recent feed grain sign-up disparities.
Colonel H J Fleisbhacker announces appointing Carolyn Jean O Dell and Helen L Stille as Mills County Selective Service registrars with ongoing need for draft registration even without current calls. Additional registrars and local office details are listed for Mills County residents seeking assistance.
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