Debates on Iowa Democratic Convention Rules Spark Backlash
The piece critiques McGovern Fraser guidelines applied at Iowa Democratic events, noting a minority bloc delaying business and prolonging caucus time. It argues weighted voting and on floor delegate selection distort equality, urging removal of weighted votes and preconvention reforms to ensure one person one vote.
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McGovern-Fraser Commission
Des Moines
Chicago
Democratic
Iowa
State Central Committee
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Social Security Question Box Explains Earning Base Increases
A reader asks about rising Social Security contribution bases and benefits. The letter explains the program aims to preserve prior earnings levels, suggests increasing the base to keep benefits consistent, and notes concerns about broader wage effects and retirement protections.
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Gt Haave
Ume
Cad Nore
Jwoteetiun
Memorial Day Thoughts and Community Observance
A local column urges remembrance of Memorial Day while noting the moved holiday creates a long weekend. It recalls past observances, honors those who served, and invites participation in the Monday parade and Union Mound Cemetery services.
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Congress
JRH
Tool Jra
IRA
JRA
Union Mound Cemetery
Fredericksburg Graduation and Community Celebrations
Fredericksburg events honor Richard Schoonover's high school graduation with a Friday party for 50 guests and class color themed decorations. A Sunday birthday picnic at Split Rock Park honored Arley Crabtree with relatives from multiple towns attending. Angela Sullivan's graduation reception followed with many local relatives and friends present.
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Fredericksburg
Wilbur Schoonover
Richard
Fredericksburg Community High School
Mike Schoonover
Karen Koenig
Jeff Schoonover
Split Rock Park
Arley Crabtree
Taurel
Fmnily
Kyle Wuebner
Kenneth Sullivan
Angela
Fran Predericksburg
Line Springs
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Dixie
Damnel Bock
Jianes Hale
Jefferson
Greg Ellison
Des Moines
Hueberk Ellison
Merelyn Snider
Gary
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Ray Shimuda
Randi Hineboer
Haehner
David
Isifors
Satunday
Sopheoie Dingey
Borsman
Uth
Ablese Ciudatien
Dauened
Freduricksbuirs
Local residents recall family events and community notices
The item lists several local happenings from Sumner area: sales of radio and TV stock to Bill Johnson of Sumner TV & Appliance ending a 40‑year business segment. Melvin Gonnerman’s departure for overseas duty in Europe. death of Mrs. Howard Boynton in Randalia Iowa City. multiple anniversaries open houses at St John’s Lutheran Sumner Salem UMC and Mrs Clara Boehme. awards and scholarships for Elaine Schwerin. wind storms causing damage including Epperson’s Lumber Yard. car crash near West Third Street. various military routings and furloughs. upcoming Boys State attendees Jim Reuter and Bob Pipho. deaths of Lloyd Upham and George Kratz. jewelry store closing by Alfred Mohling. infant death and other local notices. and frequent mentions of church and factory activity.
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Henry Fritz
Bill Johnson
Sumner TV & Appliance
Melvin Gonnerman
Winterloo
New Jersey
Howard Boynton
Randalia
Hawkeye
Sumner
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Kasemeier
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Salem United Methodist Church
John C. Klein
Clara Boehme
Lee Gedde
Elaine Schwerin
Lester Schwerin
Iowa State University
Ames
Epperson
Rennie Coleman
Henry Tietje
West Third St
John Lamp
Rour
Gerhardt Meiar
Albert A. Meier
Camp Canaveral
Florida
Hiehard Gruenberg
Fredericksburg
Rohor
Donald Gosch
Lamont
August Wolfgram
Harry Kleppe
Kleppe
Frank Mirs
Jim Reuter
Bob Pipho
Sumner Rotary Club
Des Moines
Lloyd Upham
Reinhart Schwerin
Leo P. Roberts
Iowa State Teachers College
The
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Fred Gruedzmacher
Westgate
John Lamprecht
Ford Service
Siummer
Ford
Evangelical
George Kratz
EB. J. Aang
Dallas
Texas
Alfred Mohling
Bis
Strawberry Paint
John X. Meyer
John Corkery
Charles Hurmenee
W. E. Humenee
FL R. Childs
KE. A. Humenee
Independence
W. A. Robertson
Devorah
Jepsen exits GOP governor race in Iowa
Lieutenant Governor Roger W. Jepsen announces withdrawal from the Republican gubernatorial contest against Governor Robert D. Ray. He cites satisfaction with Ray’s record, insufficient campaign funds, and a desire to avoid deep party division as reasons. Jepsen says he may pursue other plans in the future.
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Roger W. Jepsen
GOP
Robert D. Ray
Iowa
Ray
Davenport
Jepsen to stay active in politics beyond race
Former lieutenant governor hopeful said he will not retire and plans to pursue private insurance ventures while backing Republican candidates from courthouse to White House. He denied any financial or political deals in stepping aside and emphasized continued support for Nixon reelection.
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Jepsen
Nixon
White House
Ray
Neal Smith
Law Enforcement Academy
The Onward Trail by Lillian Dirksen
Poet Lillian Dirksen a Sumner figure with national and state publication credits is featured as Midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society. Her verse appears weekly in the Sumner Gazette and her piece The Onward Trail urges bold resolve amid hardship with stoic imagery and probed procrastination.
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Sumner
Midwest
Chaparrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
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