Controversy Over New Pay Scale for Welfare Clerical Workers
A dispute in Iowa over the welfare department pay scale began after clerical staff received only a one-step raise while professional welfare workers gained two steps or 10 percent. Gov. Harold Hughes resisted matching the clerical increase, citing disparity with other state offices. After talks with welfare workers, the governor announced clerical staff would receive the two-step raise.
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Garden Tips for Geraniums Cucumbers and Potatoes
Guidelines on propagating geraniums through cuttings and rooting medium, providing light needs and pot-shifting advice. Harvest strategies for summer squash and cucumbers to maximize yield, with notes on potato handling, greening, curing, and storage temperatures for extended shelf life. Includes storage considerations and seasonal adjustments for gardeners.
Land Use Hint: Only Nine Percent Suitable for Farming
The article notes that about 9 percent of the world’s 36 million square miles of land is suitable for farming, highlighting the limited fertile area available for agricultural production across the globe.
Governor Highlights Legislator Led Tax Plan At Drake Speech
Gov Hughes praises a tax package negotiated by elected lawmakers at Drake University. he claims no lobbyist influence. Farm Bureau counters with credit for lobbying the bill through the legislature.
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Secrecy Defends Revenue Bill Amid Senate Debate
Hughes defended the secrecy surrounding a bill that would bring in over 102 million dollars in new revenue. The measure was developed in secret meetings between Hughes and legislative leaders as Senate debate began.
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