Journalist Who Advised Go West Lived Miserable Life
The journalist famous for urging others to go west led a life filled with disappointments and died in a mental institution. He left behind a cautionary tale about fame and misfortune.
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1976
Page
3
The journalist famous for urging others to go west led a life filled with disappointments and died in a mental institution. He left behind a cautionary tale about fame and misfortune.
The annual meeting of the softball leagues will be held tomorrow at the VFW at 8 00 p m. Ray Mulder the last years president says the meeting will elect officers determine team numbers and organize the league. Anyone interested in playing softball is urged to be present Thursday night.
Northwest Iowa Technical College invites residents of Merged Area IV to an Open House on Sunday April 25 from 1 to 5 p m marking the college 10th anniversary. Tours run by students and staff, hourly film showings in Room 116, and a shuttle to the swine confinement facilities. Saturday and Sunday open house events feature a newly completed student residence on campus for viewing from 2 30 to 8 30 p m on Saturday and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.
Senator De Koster notes a slow Town Senate week with limited action aside from clean-up bills. He describes floor managing the annual corrections to the Code and a task force led by the Lieutenant Governor that identified obsolete sections for repeal.
The writer critiques Criminal Code actions as minor clean up while Senate and House clash over amendments. He notes 80 percent of House amendments acceptable to the Senate, with 20 percent contentious. Ample nitpicking by House committees and the Attorney General’s office delays proceed- ings. He supports passing the bill but laments leadership gaps and stalled session progress.
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