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Senate probe urged over beef price methods and market lag
A letter argues a Congressional inquiry is needed into high retail beef prices despite low feeder cattle values, criticizing price fixing and unwarranted markups. It notes market lag since 1962 and calls for fair investigation and legislation to address livestock industry problems.
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Bird Dog Gift Exchange Weekend Social Notes
A social roundup from Pella includes Mr and Mrs Joe Willemsen and others visiting the Wilbur Ramer home on Sunday afternoon. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs John Willemsen of Pella and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sparks who drove to Iowa City for a checkup. Dave Hutchins and children stayed with parental Harold Schnug. Mrs Howard Dearinger is at a Nigeria Training school in Chicago Sunday to Thursday, joined by Mr and Mrs Larson of Cedar Falls. The 3L's Club Cooking school attendees at Newton included Mrs Carl Horman, Mrs Wilbur Ramer, Mrs Lawrence McReynolds, Mrs Elta De Penning, and Mrs Freeman Hendricks, who placed third in table setting with eggs.
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Lawrence McReynolds
Elta de Penning
Freeman Hendricks
Twin lambs born five days apart stun Gruenwald farm
Elroy and Ronald Gruenwald, a father son farming partnership in Lost Nations, welcomed twin lambs born February 20 and February 25. With 73 ewes this season, they report having had triplets before, but these two lambs, born five days apart, stand out as the oddest occurrence yet.
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Lack of interest in GOP caucuses laments Grinnell editorial
The Grinnell Herald-Register laments minimal turnout at GOP precinct caucuses in Grinnell and Marion county, noting only about 40 attendees across four meetings and urging revitalization of party activity to elect officials. The piece contrasts 1960 Nixon votes with current lethargy and implies Democrats share the malaise, urging action beyond comfortable routines.
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Reuther speech prompts debate over fair share and vacations
The column questions Walter Reuther’s call for new concepts like a bonus vacation wage amid rising automation and argues pay should reflect productivity. It cites the Ad Hoc Committee on the Triple Revolution urging guaranteed income and warns that compensation divorced from work risks morale.
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Simple minded solution criticized in editorial
The Denison Bulletin comments on the Des Moines Register editorial calling for beef import cuts. It mocks the idea as simplistic, contrasts Iowa with Australia and New Zealand, and urges protection for farmers while questioning the Register’s reasoning. The piece cites praise for the Omaha World Herald and argues for a tougher stance on imports.
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Voice of The Public on Law, Media and Justice
A reader laments the Bob Baker investigation and public trials, contrasting televised hearings with sober justice. He questions lenient treatment of powerful figures while noting a bias in the court system and cites Romans 13 on governance. A second note praises Esperanto as a neutral international language and invites contact with the Esperanto League.
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James Hoffa
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Galesburg Club Hosts Pot Luck and Games Evening
Galesburg 3L s Club met Thursday for a pot luck supper with families. Mrs Elta De Penning led devotions. After supper the group enjoyed Ive Got A Secret and other games. A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Royce Hendricks was held at Mrs Harold Schnugs home with co host Mrs Frank Beyers on March 21. Fifteen guests attended the pink and white lunch after gifts were opened.
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