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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1966
Page
2
Entry details show second class mail status at Tripoli Iowa under 1879 act. Published weekly since 1894 as the town and Bremer County official newspaper. Publisher is Robert J. Sassman. Subscriptions listed at 3.50 yearly in Iowa and 4.50 elsewhere.
President Johnson arrives at Des Moines Municipal Airport to begin a seven and a half hour Iowa tour. He tours Woodrow Diehl's Ackworth Indianola farm, chats with tenants, inspects a cornfield, and outlines Vietnam policy stressing firmness and negotiation. The event draws about 7,000 at Veterans Auditorium and a large press contingent led by local and national reporters.
The Tens- N-Teens 4-H group met June 29 at 1 30 with Mrs Bockhaus hosting seven members two leaders one visitor and three parents. Girls gave demonstrations and on July 14 will demonstrate for judging. Lunch was served.
Dr. Charles Sloca withdraws from the Republican primary to run as an Independent for governor citing stronger support for his issue stance. Des Moines businessman James Parker also withdraws from gubernatorial candidates after previously aiming for the Democratic nomination as Gov Hughes contemplates his Senate bid.
A Democratic dinner drew over 2,500 attendees at a $100 price, grossing more than $250,000. Expenses near $40,000 to $50,000 with roughly $200,000 profit, half of which goes to the Democratic National Committee to cover a multi million dollar year start deficit. The President notes about 150 Iowans belong to the President's Club requiring $1,000 yearly donations.
The University of Iowa and six health service units will spend 105,779,067 for 1966-67, a 14 percent rise from 1965-66. General educational operations rise 3.5 million, aided by 1.16 million in student fees. current restricted funds grow 2 million. Faculty salaries gain 1 million with merit-based raises. no broad pay hike for general service staff.
Jack Knospe eighth grade student of West Haven built a running home made tractor from various machine parts. He displayed the vehicle at the Volga school science fair this spring, showcasing his hands on project.
Centerville publisher Robert Beck urged Governor Harold Hughes to probe reported use of anti poverty money to send about 80 children and counselors to hear President Johnson at a $100 plate fundraiser. Barbara Dielman of Upward Bound says the trip cost about $72 in federal funds and was non political.
Hudges recalls that a presidential visit inspires area high school pupils to pursue further study. He notes that seeing the president, regardless of era or name, matters to the youth. This reflects a belief in the motivational impact of national leaders on local students.
Roselle New Jersey prepared to unveil electric lighting in the near future as plans moved forward through municipal channels. Officials indicated improvements would illuminate streets and public spaces, signaling modernization for the town.
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