15 Apr 1971
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
1
Iowa faces a looming deficit of about 25 million dollars with rising costs and stable patronage. Lawmakers weigh higher state taxes as growth cannot cover expenses while major policy cuts seem unlikely due to political considerations and party loyalty.
The Iowa Commerce Commission has delayed a decision for over a year on United Telephone’s rate increase, which remains in effect under a bonding arrangement. Critics say inaction erodes protections against unjust utility hikes, while customers pay higher bills with no hearing held.
Kehe reports on actions by the Iowa House this week affecting long-range policy. Senate File 188 defines criminal trespass and penalties to curb abuse of property. House File 46 requires slow-moving vehicles to carry a reflective device and amber rear light, effective dates set. Senate File 417 rearranges judicial districts from 18 to 8, with Bremer and Butler Counties retained in the current district by House action.
Mrs Velma Hildebrandt and sons moved from the Kenneth Diemer farm to the Jerry Waskow house on East First Street with neighbors helping. A birthday gathering honored Mrs Rollis Zupke at Mrs Lucille Zupke home with many guests from Fairborn and Des Moines. Families hosted, visited, and shared meals across multiple homes including Zupke, Reinking, Tomlinson, and Volker households, detailing Easter dinners and social visits amid ongoing local transfers and community activities.
After weeks of debate the legislature nears agreement on tax plans with Senate and House committees proposing higher sales taxes and expanded service taxes. Medics A bill to allow Iowa physicians to hire assistants passed the House aiding physician staffing though eye exams are barred. Senate debates 11 regional jails to aid rehabilitation, attracting both support and opposition. Terrace Hill notes recount social visits and local gatherings tied to the Hubbell mansion’s preservation as well as numerous residents and families meeting at various Iowa towns.
Representative Don Alt chairs a joint committee that agreed to accept the Hubbell heirs proposal to give Terrace Hill to the State while preserving its name and two five year maintenance terms. The ultimate use as Governor's Mansion muse um or other facility will be decided later. Earth Day expansion highlighted by Governor Ray through five environmental action weeks from April to May with themes from Earth Week to Soil Stewardship Week. A tribute to Karl L King by Meredith Willson. Town unemployment at five percent in mid February with 59 300 jobseekers. Iowa Association of School Administrators seeks substantial salary raise for state superintendent Paul Johnston who has resigned. House passes broader criminal trespass bill 93 to 3. Iowa seeks motor vehicle inspection law via sale point inspection program.
A parent and daughter attempt to fish from a new bright yellow inflatable raft on the Marsh. windy conditions force an improvised return to shore while Laurie’s excitement fades, ending with plans for future, more cautious boating and fishing adventures.
Lilian Dirsen, Sumner poet, has works in national and state poetry publications and is the current Tidwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society. Her weekly poetry features in the Sumner Gazette include pieces on time, tyranny, and tomorrow. Her verse often reflects aging, health, and power, with vivid imagery and inexact spellings.
A new concept aims to inspect cars at private, state‑licensed garages with a fee around 3 to 3.50 dollars. The measure would apply to new cars and those in accidents and would take effect in 1972. The Senate previously defeated mandatory universal checks.
Community updates from Sumner include Roger Evans returning from Vietnam after a year away, leaves burning allowed under new Iowa laws, a suspected break in at Chapman's Electric Motor Service, a double wedding at Immaculate Conception Church, and anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Mattia Zurbriggen. Also noted are local honors in music, a school “Operation Overthrow” event, and civic meetings on fire alarms.
A collage of sayings spans life liberty education and forward vision. Terse reflections from Tibsen Glasgow Hammarskjold Mann and others frame personal growth and the season of sports as a metaphor for achievement.
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