Energy message sparks civic axes and policy debates
The columnist analyzes President Carter’s energy address and the mixed public reaction. They critique urban, auto, and oil interests while favoring a free market approach to spur new energy sources and reduce bureaucratic control. The piece closes with a wary view of looming political contention over energy policy.
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Carter
New York Times
Edwin Roberts
Imperial Washington
Dovish’ Warnke
Sass Brezhnev
Donnybrook
Study on Library Upgrading Highlighted by Betterment Council
A brief informal study from a Rock Valley Betterment Council meeting shows local residents deem library service expansion a key city need. Seventeen leaders completed a questionnaire, with other top priorities including a community calendar, new pool, and a civil defense warning siren.
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Rock Valley Betterment Council
Lest
Betterment Council
Tom Sparks
Betterment
Sparks
City Hall
Orange City
Black Top
Rock Valley Newspaper Promotes Long Local Tradition
The Rock Valley publication, established in 1887 and published weekly on Wednesdays, outlines its 89 year tradition of community service. It lists staff positions including managing editor Marge Harmefink and advertising manager Gert Koldenhoven, and notes terms of subscription within fifty miles at five dollars yearly and beyond at six fifty.
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Rock Valley
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Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Valley Publishing Inc
Rock Valley, Iowa
Marge Harmefink
Gert Koldenhoven
Cheri Gacke
Karen Kooima
Iowa
Rock Valley Bee
Pagel
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