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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1977
Page
5
The speaker criticizes a proposed pay raise bill, arguing it overreaches. He cites Supreme Court salaries at 50 000 with retirement benefits totaling 25 000 after 17 years, widow benefits of 12 500, and asserts legislators' raises up to 15 000 plus 4 000 for state lawmakers are excessive.
The legislator notes not passing the pay raise salary bill and expects reconsideration. A Glenn amendment to reduce salaries is cited as pivotal. The House defeated its Education appropriation bill, and most appropriation bills are hoped ready for Conference Committee by April 1, 1977 amid active field work to finish the session.
Titonka city council met March 23 1977 at 11 30 a m to discuss extending water mains and sewer lines. A motion set charges of 150 for water hookups and 500 for sewer connections. motion carried. City Clerk Myrtle G Alice and Mayor Pro-tem Philip J Jaren attended along with councilors Boyken Krominga Movick and Schuster.
Governor Branstad recounts a week of Senate and House battles over higher education funding. The Senate approved 238.8 million, excluding Sight Saving School at Vinton and Council Bluffs School for the Deaf. The House amended to 239.08 million, restoring those two facilities. Debates stretched late, objections over adjournment and a public hearing drew protests. House committee changes cut tuition grants and other areas, prompting Branstad’s criticism but preserving some aid. Also notes Washington’s rejection of common situs picketing and student visitors from Titonka and Rake.
A Ft. Dodge meeting centers on Iowa food products with talks and demonstrations on beef pork lamb turkey and dairy. Learn about nutrition labeling food safety and buying tips plus new recipes. Registration is free. luncheon available for a small charge. Co sponsored by Cowbelles and multiple Iowa agricultural groups.
Interstate Power Company releases its 1976 annual report showing 85.4 million dollars spent on new plant and equipment as demand grows. The report notes a peak electric load higher than 1975 and a 16.3 cent rise in operating revenue with a 16.7 percent jump in expenses. Earnings per share reached 1.85, up 10 cents from 1973.
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