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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1973
Page
2
The weekly Tripoli Tribune notes it publishes every Wednesday and has served Tripoli Iowa and Bremer County since 1894 under publisher Robert J Sassman.
Representative Don Avenson argues the Iowa House gridlock stems from factional splits within the Republican majority led by Speaker Andrew Varley. He urges a coalition with Democrats, with tax reform concessions, to pass progressive bills and move hundreds of millions from the road fund, urging citizen input via letters or calls.
Governor Ray faces setback as House rejects a department of transportation in favor of a transportation planning commission to craft a policy by July 1 1975. Rollin Howell wins a special election filling District 13 seat amid a Republican majority shift. Senate backs bingo and gambling bill with limits while lobbying disclosure rules require monthly reports starting April 10.
Bremer County Extension schedules meetings in early April. April 5 Extension Council in Tripoli at 8 p.m. April 6 4H Photography Project at Waverly Library basement room at 7 30 p.m. April 9 Extension Home Economics Committee in Tripoli at 1 30 p.m. April 10 4H Leader's Meeting at Tripoli Extension Office with sessions at 1 30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Obituary note: Henry Schlichting, Tripoli’s oldest citizen, died April 4 at his grandson’s home. Several confirmations are planned at local churches on Palm Sunday and Easter events are set. River flood concerns rise as Wapsipinicon reaches multi year high. Local officials Krueger re elected mayor Kuker treasurer. Servicemen updates include Larry Judisch’s Korea leave and Glen Ladage’s Navy enlistment. Community events include a Grace Lutheran confirmation, a Jayceettes program, and a Maple Hills dance. Gerald Towne receives Wartburg Regents Scholarship. children prize winners announced in a local photo contest.
Hudson angler Leo Halligan hauled a 23 pound catfish from the Cedar River using an eight pound spinning line. The hefty catch highlights a strong outing for the local fisherman.
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