06 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1977
Page
1
Editorial argues Iowa House bills on litter are flawed. A bottle deposit scheme could curb waste but faces practical issues and job losses, while a broad litter tax is costly to collect and creates new agencies. Authors urge a broader recycling push over cosmetic fixes.
A 1967 report notes State Sen William Reichardt of Des Moines criticizing the personal property tax at a Pella Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau meeting. The county board planned a trial Saturday courthouse closure.
Mark Thomas recalls the end of his war captivity with friend Frank Cavanaugh as American troops escort them to division HQ. After a hungry night among G.Ls at a barn, a stern doctor questions their meal, and Thomas weighs only 119 pounds after months of fasting. He vows to cherish the U.S. haven and urges an end to war.
State Senator Hill of the 35th District opposed a bill creating an Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Prevention Fund financed by a $1 per barrel beer tax and a 2 percent sales tax on alcohol. The measure passed the Senate 35 to 10, with critics citing questions about efficiency and funding allocations.
A reader recounts a hospital admission after a serious accident, condemning a police officer for inaction and urging first aid training. The letter also voices distrust toward a local alcohol program, questions property tax relief, and opposes a proposed measure, labeling it a “bootleggers bill” while citing Governor Ray and state finance pressures.
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