15 Oct 1970
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
1
Three county health ordinances address sewage disposal water supply and general nuisances. They seek long term improvements by reducing pollution in air water and environment, with enforcement possibly unpopular but necessary for better health and elimination of hazards. They acknowledge potential cost increases in new construction and in remedying existing nuisances.
The governor claims a 23 percent increase in state aid to schools over his ten years, with no tax hikes to fund it. Critics note the gains began before his term under a Democratic governor and a bipartisan legislature, arguing the assertion masks prior groundwork and potential tax shifts. The piece questions the governor's omission of earlier increases and future tax implications.
Richfield residents share visits and celebrations including Mr and Mrs Waller Zaps hosting at their grandson Wiliz Velox celebration and Mr and Mrs Delgest Volker Laps Jt attending. Kirie Schistier attended a skating party for Kari Sioa’s birthday with friends. Walter Winter of West Union visited Mr and Mrs Robert Reming last Sunday evening.
The article summarises a North Central Association external evaluation of Surmeer High School conducted March 1923. It outlines evaluation aims, scope, observed teaching, and recommendations. It notes course offerings, instructional methods, and calls for expanded electives, better articulation with feeder schools, updated textbooks, library resources, and improved instructional strategies to meet student needs.
State Comptroller Marvin Selden revised the two year bicentennial budget outlook as clear revenues under the planned $1 billion appropriation show a precariously low balance. He cites first year 1969 70 revenue shortfall and shifts in sales tax allocations plus anticipated income tax increases to explain the revised projections for the second year. Ambulances noted but details truncated.
The article notes about 160000 in federal funds for ambulance equipment expansion with four ambulances delivered to Eskader Mechanicsville Monona and Warren Counties funded by local matches. It also covers a tax study proposing higher income taxes to fund property tax relief, including cited examples showing net tax effects, and mentions local political figures. The piece then shifts to local notices, obituaries, and community events from Sumner Iowa.
Poet Lathan Dickson, recognized as a widely noted stinner poet, has had her works published nationally and within the state. She is cited as recipient of a top honor from the Thaparrel Poetry Society, with verses reflecting spiritual themes, nature imagery, and reflections on life, faith, and friendship.
The item recalls past votes on a constitutional convention in Iowa, noting only once in ten tries did voters approve such a convention in 1920, then 1960 results favoring against holding one. It also explains how amendments can be made via two consecutive General Assemblies and popular approval.
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