03 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
1
Election issue centers on curb and gutter work funded by the city and staged in blocks with assessments for landowners. Council split 3-2 supports voluntary participation, with objections over city financed surfacing and the use of a resolution of necessity to proceed.
The article argues taxpayers in Iowa will face higher taxes as the Des Moines legislative session winds down. It criticizes the failure to pass cost-cutting measures while government expenses and education costs rise, and urges reforms to curb costs long term without blasting the working class. It notes potential income tax hikes, uncertain sales tax changes, and calls for reorganization to reduce future costs.
Chicago fans wonder if Leo Durocher will leave as Cubs manager amid injuries and a wandering bullpen. The piece jokingly suggests radical changes, even installing a black massager or replacing Leo with Steve Banks as manager, hoping for a turnaround.
A compact collection of sayings contrasts green fruit wisdom with position and disposition. The snippet cites Douglas Meador and Aurora Advocate as authorities on knowledge and power, reflecting period tone and regional flavor.
Memorial Day marked by strong turnout at Union Mound Cemetery amid clear skies. Farmers joined the morning parade, flags expanded to 85 at Sumner, while theft of ten flags at Colwein prompted caution as communities welcomed the long weekend and a new summer season.
A Westgate Sunday dinner lineup honored confirmations for Joyce Bantz Laura Bicken Roger Block and Jeffrey Holtz plus many relatives from Waterloo Fairbank Marvin Readlyn Cedar Rapids Delwin Tripoli and beyond. Attendees included Floyd Hoth Ronald Meyer Fritz Boger and numerous family members.
An eight member conference committee was formed to resolve differences between the Senate and House on a tax package. Senate Republicans and a Democrat named a mix of conferees, while House Republicans and a Democrat appointed their members. The House plan would raise income tax about 50 percent for roughly $70 million, opposing broad tax hikes. The Senate plan would raise about $146 million, including a four percent sales tax, higher income tax rates, and a larger corporate levy, after a 26-to-22 Senate vote.
The Sumner Gazette notes a behind the scenes struggle over regents funding as House committee endorses 199.9 million for two years, 17 million above current, and 19.9 million below Governor Ray’s proposal. A salary dispute for the state superintendent also surfaces with Gov. Ray backing a 30,000 annual raise while many representatives object.
Kehe reports on legislative actions in Iowa with Senate File 510 on auto use tax transfers to road use, SF 297 for local vehicle inspections, HF 710 for municipal sewage aid, and HF 574 Municipal Code reform. Mentions scheduling issues between Senate and House, committee work, and public commentary on coverage. Includes local social notes.
Poet Lilian Dirksen, midwest poet laureate of Chaparrel Poetry Society, features weekly in Sumner Gazette. The verse traverses desire and exploration, invoking Cicero Johnson and Manton, ending with a reflective voyage beyond the harbor bar and a pledge to the Lord of the stars.
Hours earlier Ray stuck to his January recommendation of 27000 dollars as a vacancy arose when Paul Johnston stepped down as superintendent. Harbor narrowly escaped a fatal head on crash near Clarinda while returning from a Kansas funeral with two sisters and their husbands. Roger Barr of Clarinda, 18, was charged with failing to yield as his car sideswiped Harbor’s vehicle. Stephenson nominated by Nixon for eighth circuit of appeals in St Louis. he would replace Van Oostercout in a 42500 salary post. Three candidates were named for consideration by the Iowa Bar Association. Glen Campbell to headline Iowa State Fair grandstand with other stars including the Carpenters, Jody Miller, Buck Owens and Lynn Anderson.
Funeral services pending for Walter Schult 58 lifelong Sumner resident and former owner of Schult Son Feed Mill. Des Moines Olympiad participants from Sumner Terry Greenough John Freitag Lorraine Brase. Michael A Ganske admitted to Mankato State College. Lamprechts celebrate 58th wedding anniversary. Sumner High School students win service awards George Schoephoerster Jesse Bowling Kathy Federer. Olinda Kroblin 64 dies after cerebral hemorrhage. Laurie Ann Heyer injured after door mishap near O'Brien farm. Clara Boehme 70th birthday celebrated. Sumner golfer Mike Sexton places sixth in state class B. Wartburg athlete awards go to Don Sowers. Gehrke brothers enlist in the Navy.
The June 1946 column lists deaths including William Gersunde in Waterloo and Ed Buenzow in Sumner, wedding anniversaries, a GE Works promotion for Wilbur Bethel, Kay Donaldson’s appendectomy, and several local visits. It notes a Barr Bros circus booking for Sumner, a district Holstein Friesian picnic on June 10, and worries about a late corn crop due to heavy rain.
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