Astrodome awe inspires visitors on opening night in Houston
A town visit describes the Astrodome as the Taj Mahal of stadia seven miles from downtown Houston. It notes 72 degree indoor conditions, vast capacity for football and conventions, and a mix of events from rodeo to concerts featuring B J Thomas. The piece praises the building’s scale and accessibility while criticizing distance to performers.
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Astrodome
Houston
Texas
B.J. Thomas
Taj Mahal
Cow Palace
San Francisco
Atlantic City Convention Hall
Fair Play of
Des Moines
Pantheon
Rome
Yankees
Astroworld
Tulip Time 1971 Feature in Upper Midwest Communicator
Kathy Lindstrom, editor, visited Pella for photo story in a full page in the test edition. The Tulip Time piece highlights tourism impact data for 1970 by Dr. Copeland and credits local support from Tulip Queen Court and Dutch Dancers. The Chamber of Commerce promotes map racks, directory services, BBB ties, and service roles for Pella travelers and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulip Time
Upper Midwest
Kathy Lindstrom
Continental Telephone System
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Capitol tax plan dives into House and Senate clash
The conference committee approved a tax plan after weeks of stress over whether to raise the sales or income tax. The panel projects a $46 million rise the first year and $51 million the second, but many Democrats want a more progressive rate. The 5.25 percent on $9,000 income would rise to 7 percent with fewer brackets, and amendments on House and Senate floors are unlikely. If the House defeats the initial proposal, a second committee will tackle the issue.
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Don Reid
Iowa Press Association
Legislative Conference Committee
House
Senate
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Conference Committee
A Bone To Pick About Billboard Rules In Iowa
Norman Roorda, state representative from district 67, argues against federal coercion on billboard controls. He notes potential loss of federal highway funds for Iowa if regulations do not meet federal standards, highlighting cost burdens on small businesses and discrimination against those unable to afford large signs.
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Iowa
United States
Norman Roorda
Den Adel Receives Doctorate Degree
Raymond L. Den Adel of 701 Broadway Pella is to receive the Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Philology at the University of Illinois Urbana on June 19 1971. He has taught Latin at Pella High School and held posts at Proviso West High School Urbana and Rockford College.
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Raymond L. den Adel
Broadway
Pella
University of Illinois
Urbana
Pella High School
Central College
Army Intelligence School
University of Iowa
den Adel
US Army Counterintelligence Corps
Proviso West High School
Hillside
Ilinois
Urbana- Champaign
Central Ilinois Archaeological Society
University of Ilinois
Rockford College
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Copeland
Patrick
Minnihan
Duane di
Pella Publications Inc
Franklin St
Tows
Marion
Mahaska
Jasper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Capitol
Regents
Richard Rad
Dlisbon
Board of Regents
Iowa Public Employees
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Paul Johnston
Board of Public Instruction
William Anderson
Sioux City
Pella Page Chronicle- Two Advertiser
R.L. den Adel
van Sitterts
Gibson
Ranuray
Wen
Surrey
Gosselink’s
D'S
Don Hensgel
Bats
DeJong
Melveur
Owners
Squack
Milita
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