Iowa Third District Democratic Primary Looms in August
The Democratic race features Lyle Taylor challenging James Skaine to face incumbent H R Gross in November. Gross has opened a Waterloo district office, rare after 24 years in Congress, prompting questions about his connection with voters. Taylor argues taxpayer funding doubts and urges a sharper campaign to win in the fall.
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Lyle Taylor
James Skaine
H. R. Gross
Gross
Waterloo
Congress
Taylor
Remiss in duty on highway safety in county roads
An editorial complains county and state officials neglect safety features on rural roads and warn against federal funding until local authorities install warning signs, lights, rumble strips, and no passing zones. It cites Buck Creek Road intersection incidents and urges withholding funds until improvements ensure taxpayer lives are valued over costs.
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Buck Creek
Highway 93
Brewer County
Black Hawk County
Looking Around This Week in Iowa Vacation Notes
The writer laments the 1972 summer doldrums with cold weather and heavy rains. He visits Lake Okoboji areas, notes Spirit Lake Massacre site access issues, praises better weather during his stay, and urges readers to visit local historical sites like Arnolds Park and the West Bend Group.
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JRH
Lake Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Iowa Historical Society
Arnolds Park
Iowa
West Bend
Bremer County Soil Survey Snapshot 1967
The 1967 USDA soil survey of Bremer County Iowa outlines the agricultural base with dairying and livestock dominating farms. Crops include corn soybeans oats hay and pasture fed to livestock, with soils largely deep and loamy and drainage improvements advised on flat lands. Woodland covers about 5 percent along rivers, much reduced by conversion to cropland. Climate is continental with variable precipitation. droughts threaten corn but soil moisture generally supports crops.
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Bremer County
Shell Rock
Wapsipinicon
Bramer County
McGovern Emerges as Iowa Delegates Return From Miami
Iowa delegates return from the Miami convention with Senator George McGovern as the leading candidate. The delegation split reveals deep divisions despite a strong majority favoring the winning side. Observers note the convention was particularly stormy and fear lingering internal wounds. Age rules for law enforcement officers face scrutiny as 21 becomes contested amid a 19-year majority change. The August 1 primary date shift boosts voter interest with open General Assembly races altering veteran footprints and creating new contest dynamics.
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Iowa
Miami
George McGovern
Elizabeth Shaw
Legislative Rules Review Committee
Law Enforcement Academy Council
General Assembly
Iowa faces primary battles in theater of races
In Iowa during the 1972 primary season two major races dominate. On the Democratic side Paul Franzenburg faces John Tapscott to take on Governor Ray. on the Republican side William Harbor meets Arthur Neu for Lieutenant Governor. Other contests include Rep. candidates in the first district and secretary of agriculture races in both parties. The Lieutenant Governor presides over the State Senate. Stan McCausland urges at least two new state office buildings to replace leased space and scattered old properties in Des Moines.
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Paul Franzenburg
John Tapscott
Robert Ray
William Harbor
Arthur Neu
William Gannon
Iowa
Lucius B. Liddy
Robert Louisberry
McCellsburg
Neil H. Stadinman
Sac City
Kenneth E. Owen
Centerville
James L. Murphy
Runnells
Fred Schwenger Davenport
Congress
Poets Corner tribute to Lillian Dirksen prominent Sumner poet
Lillian Dirksen, a renowned Sumner poet, is noted as midwest poet laureate of the Chaperrel Poetry Society and a weekly feature in the Sumner Gazette. The excerpt pairs Browning and Cicero quotes with a wistful verse about the Lady Moon, hinting at anticipation of future flight above the hill and a distant nod from the moon.
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Lillian Dirksen
Sumner
Midwest
Chaperrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
State Officials Debate New Legislation Office Space
McCausland says state could break even by building now with federal funds. Rep Don Alt on the commission agrees but wants office space for legislators. Assembly members lack offices, limited to desk space and a filing cabinet. visitors must use the shared lounge for meetings.
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McCausland
Don Alt
Commission
Assembly
Governor’s Sumner visit celebrated with parade honor
Governor Robert D. Ray served as Grand Marshal for Sumner Community Centennial Parade on July 4. Mayor and Mrs. Legh hosted the governor and his wife during their brief Sumner stop, receiving a warm letter of thanks praising Sumner’s hospitality and community care. Kris Miller, a 17 month old Lake City boy, has four great grandmothers, two grandmothers, and a great great grandmother.
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Doris Diemer
H. G. Diemer
New Guinea
South Pacific
Bill Kraft
Sumner
Helf
Celwein
Art Borcherding
J. D. Street Co
St. Louis
U. S. Ridgeway
Hawkeye
George Wescott
Wayne Ebert
Clarion
Pacific Northwest
Clarence Livingston
Clyde Hogge
Edgeley
N. D
E. P. Livingston
First National Bank
Robert D. Ray
Matt Legh
Billie
Kris Edward Miller
Larry Miller
Lake City
Centennial Sunday service taped by community volunteers
Reader seeks tape copies of the Centennial Sunday morning church service and asks if planners or individuals recorded it. Letter notes subscribers watch the Gazette for Centennial coverage and shares fond remembrances, appreciation for the paper, and thanks to those who contributed to the celebration.
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Gazette
Sumner
Swmmer
Mary
Sumner Industries
Leo P. Winks
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