09 Nov 1972
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
1
Voters in the City of Sumner approved a major change to city government, moving mayor and six council members to four year staggered terms. Beginning with the 1973 municipal election, only three officials will be elected every two years, increasing continuity of city programs.
After Tuesday's election in Iowa, Democrats clear the need for a major overhaul of district and state leadership. Voters repudiated the McGovern ticket, boosting local victories and prompting calls for leadership to return to preferred Iowa Democrats to regain footing with Republicans within two years.
East of town notes record Mr and Mrs Fred Gonner of Dysart visiting relatives in Wascoa and attending the funeral of Carl Kauteen in Wascoa. Various guests gather for dinners and open houses, including anniversaries and hospital transfers, with trips to Waterloo Tripoli and Cedar Falls. Carlson Lang and Paul Johnson family travels wrap the item.
A collection of maxims and sayings from famous authors followed by a wrap of local social items. The notes detail family visits across Kansas and Missouri, dinners with friends in Cedar Falls and Ames, honorary trustees elected at Upper Iowa College, a rare triplet calf birth on a Harcourt farm, and assorted dinner guests and travel in the Midwest.
A retrospective view recalls March primary surprises across Iowa. Dick Clark unseating Senator Jack Miller, Bremer County electing a 24 year old Democrat auditor, and Leemon losing to Westendorf mark dramatic shifts. Eastern Bremer County gains Democratic representation in Des Moines. The piece notes rising independent voters, fading straight-ticket voting, and overall validation of the American electoral process despite losses at the top.
The AAA Motor Club of Iowa questions a recent parental responsibility law and its potential carryover to school safety patrols. Dan McCarthy notes no proven liability cases in the U S since patrols began over 50 years ago, citing 14 000 patrol members and 469 schools aided yearly with 5 5 injuries on patrol intersections and no deaths or serious injuries. Governor Robert Ray has
The state orders an investigation into rail line abandonments with the commerce and highway commissions, costing 12000 dollars funded by the commerce commission and HUD grant. A 1976 food exposition feasibility study is approved for the state fairgrounds, with Stanley Engineering to conduct it, alongside plans for bicentennial activities at Living History Farms and Iowa State University. Liquor store sales rise to 19.4 million in Q1 due to 19 and 20 year olds allowed to buy and cross state purchases, while unemployment insurance paid 1.132 million in September, below August. Rigler, highway commissioner, discusses the topic.
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell warns 1973 feeder lamb profits may be weaker than 1972 due to higher feed costs and price trends but foresees moderate profits if lamb prices hold. He cites smaller domestic supplies, potential imports, and strong cattle hog prices in early 1973 with total sheep and lamb inventories continuing to decline.
Olive Mae Lease suggests Sumner consider four 12 passenger vans or similar vehicles for bus service to Waterloo and Oelwein. She proposes hiring careful young drivers and holding a community vote to gauge support, noting existing facilities like hospital, retirement center, churches, school system, swimming pool, and parks in Sumner.
Lillian Dirksen, a renowned Sumner poet, has works published nationally and statewide and serves as Midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society. Her weekly poetry feature appears in the Sumner Gazette, weaving classics with reflections on compassion and enduring values.
Rigler, ex senator, tells commission staff are too oriented as engineers review I 80 repairs west of Des Moines and I 29 near Council Bluffs with revisions for I 380 through Cedar Rapids. Chief engineer Gunnerson says cracking sections must be fixed. estimated repair cost about 5 million dollars. A panel of federal judges will wait until after the November 7 election to rule on Iowa voter registration law challenged by James Reynolds.
Obituary notices and social announcements list residents and veterans in Sumner Iowa and nearby towns. The items include deaths of Marvin H Pollow Paul E Springer Herman Waskow and Nick Aegerter with ages and hospital locations. open house for Siegmund Bartels golden anniversary. other wedding anniversaries and social events. local movements and relocations. university notes and local family happenings.
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