Nixon keeps Hershey as selective service head
The week’s announcement confirms General Louis R. Hershey remains director of selective service, seen as a steadying choice amid broad criticism of the draft system. The piece argues faults lie with the system, not solely with leadership, and questions equity in deferments and manpower strategies for the armed forces.
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Nixon
Louis R. Hershey Wall
Selective Service
Monsaer
General Hershey
Batuke
Congress
City Council Delays 1970 Street Program Until After Election
A city council decision postpones action on the 1970 street program until after the election. The delay could push the project to 1971 or cause late completion in fall. Past experience showed dissatisfaction with council changes and new faces amid funds and planning needs before next year.
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Uhen
Attempts to Summon Witness During Night Visit at Garage
In recent weeks the speaker tried to give the man a few questions near the garage. Each time the man heard footsteps he would set up his racket. One evening the speaker went out to bring him into the premises.
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Gramn
East of Town News Roundup Brightens Local Life
A bustling East of Town column records funeral attendances, birthday and anniversary gatherings, hospital updates, and visits among residents. Notable entries include services for Glen Latine at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, and multiple family visits to Younker Hospital in Des Moines. The page lists numerous residents visiting relatives, hosting dinners, and celebrating milestones across Gilbertville, Waterhouse, and surrounding areas.
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Mare Skerry
Deerah
Thurstas
John Cocoy
Lawrence
Liev? Ladwik
Armand Rhone
al Westgrant
Alfred Mueller
Moon
the Baptist Church
Fredericksburg
Glen Lateie
New Hampton Hospital
Ray Duhrkeef
Elmer Schwarz
Eimex Mucheller
Russell Acne
Vermin Gonnerman
Metin
Henry Schneer
Daphine Carr
Water
Bruce Carr
Younker’s Rehauteton Hospital
Des Moines
Bruce
Ted
Joe Fioden
Mason City
John Flexier
Steth
Shelia Knopicher
Mims Liord
Jane Oakes
Bart Onto
Ramdall
Marius Klammer
Westgstewee
Feed Waskow Boone
Terry Ambros
Gilbertvide Ami
Gilbertvide ami = oor Mes Minne Artoo home Somiay
Iowa Inflation Cut Influences State Construction Policy
Governor Robert D. Ray forms a task force led by State Treasurer Maurice Baringer to study proposed public construction funded by federal money and decide possible delays. President Nixon’s inflation drive prompts careful Iowa action while Dr. Paul W. McCracken notes signs of progress in the economy and a 64,600 fall in Iowa’s civilian workforce from July to August.
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Nixon
Talawa
Robert D. Ray
Maurice Baringer
Ray
Towa
Iowa
Paul W. McCracken
Council of Economic Advisors
Des Moines
State Courts Efficiency and Estate Delinquencies Report
The 1968 district courts disposed of 37 578 civil and criminal cases, a small rise over 1967 but higher than 1934. Estates closed within one year dropped to 45 percent, with 42 percent taking one to three years and 13 percent over three years. Probate reports are failing to reverse this trend. The State Auditor notes county idle funds earned 1 496 million in 1967, up 280 thousand from 1968, Linn County leading with 74 031. Sophen C Robinson plans to become executive secretary of the Republican State Central Committee. VASCAR suit loss shocks state highway patrols adopting new speed device.
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Clarence A. Kaeding
Judicial Department
Kading
Lloyd R. Smith
Linn County
Robinson Sophen C. Robinson
State Executive Council
Republican State Central Committee
Robinson
Polk County
Republican Central Committee
Vascar
West Central Blank Sumner In Homecoming Clash 32 6
Friday night at senior high field West Central defeated Sumner 32 to 6 in a homecoming game. Greg Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson, was crowned Homecoming King. Paul R Woods nominated for Sumner Post Office postmaster by President Lyndon B Johnson. Ten Lummer men enrolled in first aid and ambulance training courses. Marriage of Eloise Warnke to Arthur Som of Wacora, solemnized at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
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Greg Wilson
Harry Wilson
Paul R. Woods
Sumner Post Office
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lummer
James Rochford
Ronald D. Smitley
Grey Smitley
West Central
Glenn R Winchell
Waverly Utilities Plant
Easter
State Penitentiary
Madison
Gore
Cresop
Sumner Aeez
Iowa
Louie Meyer
Eloie Warnke
Wacorea
Ted
Bay
Arthur
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
One with the Morning Star feature in poet notes
Poet notices highlight Lillian Dirksen of Sumner renowned for atonal and state poetry publications. Her weekly poems in Sumner Gazette tie nature and religion, with quotes from Carlyle Goethe Humboldt and Goethe. The verse “One with the Morning Star” reflects spiritual aims and universal kinship.
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Lillian Dirksen
Sumner Pool
Pre Soul Midwest Pool
Chaparrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
W. Humboldt
Carlyle
Nature
Got
Goethe
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Rates, Rulings, and University Stance
A Clarke County District Judge ruled a Grand River man innocent on a speeding charge after an 82 mph alert in a 6 mph zone. Wallaces Farmer reports farm lenders see 39 percent noting no effect from higher interest rates, while nine percent borrowed less. Earl A. Burrows Jr. resigns as deputy director of the State Revenue Department to join Iowa State University as an extension associate. Sen. Charles Moxxed faces ethics questions over land-protection payments for highways. University of Iowa President Wilant Boyd declines to observe Vietnam Moratorium Day but calls for campus seminars to discuss the war.
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Thomas Weat
Grand River
West
J.P
Clarke County
Osceola
Wallaces
Perent
Burrows Earl A. Burrows, Jr. Barlington
State Revenue Department
Iowa State Universty
Pan Erams
Ami
Code & Code of Ethics
Charles Moxxed
The
Highway Commission
Pakfield
State
Robert Ray
Uno
Boyd University of Iowa
Wilant Boyd
Boyd
Uist the Universty
Bauer
Vietnam
Ue University
Hee Haw News Lookback and Local Happenings in Sumner
The Hee Haw News from Sumner highlights local reminiscences and notices from Heyer Sons, notes on land purchases near Sumner, and a school Homecoming wind event. It mentions Joy Volker building a farm-site west of Sumner and historic tempers across generations, with a game schedule update for the Sumner Aces.
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Hee Haw
Sumner
W.H. Heyer Sons
William Zell
Palatine
Henee
Bind
Lagetta Kirchmann
Joy Volker
Sumer
Sumner Higher School
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Laer Boek
Vier
Keith Faxk
Bradley
Waverly
John Pak
Dante
Sugitlay
Roger Dedor
Monty
Dunkerton
Edwin Dedor
Ronald
Jon Foden
Debbie Smith
Mrr
John Floden
Don Bennett
Coan Rapids
Minn
Afr
John Lamprecht
Lamprecht
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End
Lestey Lampoecht Sr
Sauday
Airs
Elmer Bennett
Oran
Elmer Mutschles
Lord Avery
Otto Priebe
Birthday Club
Emil Matthias
Anna Rading
Ernest Miller
Herman Waskow
Afra Warne Priebe
Ed Rader
Alfred Rodtrwen
Albert Heeger
Steve Cahor
David
Dennis Pricbe
Karis
Rirmberis Miller
Emil Lantex
Pauline Creager
Lanton
Sameiay
Georgy Dedar
Son
Art Deder
United Fund, Inc
Poet's
Helleon
Penitent Publican
Pheasant
Malabar
Saverign
Morning Star
Heyer
Tripoli
Elgin
Bluader
Postville
West Union
Aces
Maynard
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