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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1971
Page
1
Editorial argues US population could reach 300 million by 2000 and stresses the need for new food and shelter sources as land resources dwindle. It warns that a proposed treaty would cede mineral rights to an International Seabed Resources Authority, and urges asserting exclusive jurisdiction over the Continental Shelf and Slope to promote private exploration.
The paper reports that the newspaper editor recounts a policy stance by Don Reid of the IPA and notes state actions by State Revenue Director Donald G. Briggs ordering county and city assessors in 63 counties and seven cities to adjust property valuations. It covers residential and agricultural revaluations, city variances, hearings, and related legal inquiries, plus a broad update on crime, a grand jury probe, and liquor bottle controversy.
Dear Mr Snow, thank you for helping with our Extension Summer Recreation Program. The photography presentation pleased the children and added to their summer activities. The staff and I appreciate your cooperation and time, and we commend your fine contribution to wholesome activities for children. Sincerely, Joan Lindburg Director Extension Summer Recreation.
The article reviews Ralph Nader’s findings on Department of Agriculture policy and the rise of corporate integration in farming. It notes contracting dynamics, weak bargaining power for growers, and delayed regulatory responses from 1967 to 1970. It also covers the District NFC Convention in Mills County with delegates including Howard Palmer, Neil Bentley, and others, plus discussion of Senate File 292 opposing vertical integration.
Article examines how campaign committees avoid paying debts by banks and airlines, pushing for a bill to bar unsecured long term credit to political candidates. It then surveys Pakistan where a military dictatorship faces elections, suppression, and mass refugee exodus amid brutal conflict.
The column denounces the Pakistani regime's brutality in East Pakistan and critiques U.S. policy. It praises Congress for amending the Foreign Assistance Act to cut military and economic aid to Pakistan while preserving humanitarian relief funds for refugees. It also discusses U.S. relief commitments and a realistic return for corn producers amid looming farm crisis. The piece cites quotations about aid, domestic inflation, and farm costs.
At theNational Convention in Atlantic City Supt Tubbs board president Rex Coatney and architect Mr Ramsey discussed final building approval and a 3.94 mill debt service increase offset by 52,000 in annual savings from centralized attendance centers. They argued overall valuation rises would lower mileage levies and taxes. Average home tax bills would rise about 3.83 in Glenwood 1.53 in Pacific Junction 2.11 in Silver City and 29.38 for a 306 acre farm.
The Gamble Store promises a splendid on hand selection of tulips, daffodils, alliums and other fall bulbs, all top size, with mail order catalogs unnecessary this year. Fertilizer and grass seed move now as fall is best for lawn care and weed control.
Glenwood officials reported vandalism at the West Elementary School Kitchen. Four unidentified youths fled the south door as secretary Lenora Regenauer arrived to find a broken window and forced lock. Kitchen items were dumped on the floor. A separate break-in was reported at Roger Stacey's Townsend street warehouse with a forced wooden lock but no theft.
High fire index and near 100 degree heat worsen drought conditions for crops and pastures. Glenwood volunteers responded to two calls including a grass fire near Fairview Drive and a rapidly spreading grass fire south of Glenwood Hospital. Damaged field reported near a bean crop. Palace Ballroom attendees in Mineola found wheels and tires missing from two cars later that night. Owners Virgil Decker and Don Ord reported the theft. Red Oak Board of Education schedules October 1 special bond election up to 340000 for a new elementary school.
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