Newspapers Still No. 1 as News Media Use Grows
An editorial discusses a survey by Opinion Research Organization showing newspapers remain the top medium for hard news and trusted advertising. It notes 1970 daily circulation over 62 million and 4 of 5 readers per paper, with higher percentages among graduates and higher income groups. The piece urges improving person to person communication and listening to counter dehumanizing tech advances. It cites quotes on listening and wisdom to promote conversational skills.
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Roger Gray
Gray
Mess
Wilson Mizner
Welfare reform debate urges action on failing ADC system
Congress debates welfare changes after ADC caseload rises 32 percent in 1970 with a 36 percent dollar increase. The House bill adds work incentives and duties to curb family breakups, aiming for a fairer system. Senate should act promptly to preserve reform core and have law ready.
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Senate
House
Letter flood shows varied civic notes and opinions
A compilation of letters to the editor discusses Nixon China policy, a vocal group in the neighborhood, Mercy Hospital Guild follies plans, and praise from the Glenwood Optimist Club. The writers urge patriotism, promote local performances, detail Mercy Follies involvement, and thank the newspaper for extensive coverage of youth activities.
School Bond Vote Could Trim Taxes by 1.19 Mills Annually
The district argues the bond would save about 52 000 a year and require a yearly tax increase of 1.194 mills. A table from the party auditor and Carleton D Beh Co lists approximate annual tax increases by assessed valuation, with additional figures for values over 25 000.
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Carleton D. Beh Co
Hewdett
Na-Churs Plant Food to Build Red Oak Facility
Na-Churs Plant Food Company of Marion Ohio will construct a 20000 square foot manufacturing facility in Red Oak commencing immediately. The plant will employ 30 to 35 workers in its first year and expand gradually over the next three years. The company operates plants in Marion Ohio London Ontario Richfield Springs New York and Winter Garden Florida with about 150 distribution points and 2200 crop service representatives across the United States and Canada. The Red Oak site lies about a quarter mile south of the US 34 and Iowa 48 junction within Red Oak city limits, on land formerly owned by the Red Oak Industrial Foundation.
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Na-Churs Plant Food Company
Marion
Ohio
Red Oak
United States
Canada
Na-Churs
London
Ontario
Richfield Springs
New York
Winter Garden
Florida
Iowa Highway 48
The
Red Oak Industrial Foundation
Reseed Your Lawn This Fall For Best Growth
This home and garden note urges reseeding bare lawn spots in fall for best establishment. It recommends using a bluegrass mix like Maypark to increase germination chances and highlights fertilization to strengthen roots for winter and spring. A power rake is available for rent to prepare the seed bed.
Glenwood Tribune Published Weekly in Glenwood Iowa
The Glenwood Tribune, a weekly newspaper in Glenwood Iowa, notes a Wednesday publication by Glenwood Publishing Corporation. It lists staff roles including editor and shop superintendent, notes advertising policy and rates, and states a Mills or Fremont County subscription in advance at six dollars per year. Informs postal status and association memberships.
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W. Ron Barnes
Dave Snow
Corwan Akers
Rick Barnes
Glenwood Publishing Corporation
First Street
Glenwood
Iowa
Mills
Fremont County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Regional Office OKs Pay Raises For Teachers
Regional Office approves salary increases for Iowa educators, delivering on negotiated raises already agreed. The plan affects most teachers statewide, aligning pay with prior bargaining and district budgets as school year plans unfold.
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Oks
Mills Co RC Chapter Begins Ditty Bag Project
The Millis County Chapter of the American Red Cross starts assembling and shipping one hundred Dirty Bags for Vietnam servicemen. Local volunteers seek donations for gifts and postage while clubs, churches, and individuals aid by sewing bags and giving money. Co chairs are Mrs Leo Hopp and Mrs Truman Chase.
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Millis County
American Red Cross
Vietnam
Red Cross
Leo Hopp
Truman Chase
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Red China
Hunter
America
ABA
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Chestnut and Vine
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U. P.M
Co. Bluffs
Mercy Beaucoup
Mercy Hospital Guild
Co. Uffa
Holiday Inn
St., Ave. N
Mercy
John Kaplan
Tom Reilly
R. Laubenthal
Don Franksen
James Cady
Opinion-Tribune
Optimist Club
Donald Longholt
Optimist Club of
John Akers
Mills County
Vine Street
Nick Reavis
Opinon Se Tribune
City and Chaunty Newspaper
John Heaton
Internal Revenue Service
Office of Emergency Preparedness Oep
Kansas City
Mizon
Hanlon
Jack Miller
Glenwood Opinion-Tribune
Mineola State Bank
Mineola, Iowa
Glenwood State Bank
Mills County State Bank
Glenwood and
Silver City
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