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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
8
The Tripoli Leader reports local news from Tripoli Iowa for Friday June 15 1966. Community updates cover town events school activities and social notes. Local leaders and residents feature in brief notices and announcements.
Joyce Dooly daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Dooly wed Dennis Miller at St Johns Lutheran West Douglas June 5 Rev W H Lindquist presiding The couple will live in Waverly Joyce wore acetate taffeta with lace and carried a white orchid The ceremony included 200 guests from Des Moines Parkersburg Aplington and other towns members of both families attended reception in church parlors Afterwards the couple will reside at 110% Third St SW Waverly
George Harling former Durant News publisher delivered a swan song at the Cedar County Republican convention. Harling has attended most Cedar County GOP meetings over the past forty years, signaling his long service to the party.
Northwestern Bell filed intrastate long distance rate reductions with the Iowa Commerce Commission. The changes, effective July 9, promise over 2 million dollars in annual savings for Iowa users, with 5 to 20 cent cuts on a three minute call for distances over 47 miles. The reform follows prior reductions and reflects equipment and technique improvements.
The state plans a deduction in some exchanges with few customers and adds a 15 cent charge on completed intrastate calls. It also expands intrastate inward wide area service and introduces INWATS a new unlimited in calling service at a flat monthly rate.
Robert F. Phelps former Lake Mills teacher resigns to enter the Democratic primary for congress and then withdraws backing Waterloo Mayor Pat Touchae. Other Democratic candidates for the third district are Henry J. Stoffer Jr. of Sheffield and Rev. William Griffee of Nashua. Dale H. Awtry of Lake City announces bid for Republican state treasurer.
Republican candidate William Murray argues the May 31 tax report shows enough funds to cover six months of withholding tax and soften two years of taxes in one year. He criticizes Governor Hughes for underestimating tax funds and cites sales use and inheritance taxes exceeding the comptroller’s prior 12 month estimate. The piece notes 4-H support from business and industry.
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