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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1963
Page
4
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to all who sent cards gifts flowers and visits during a hospital stay at Sumner and after returning home. Special thanks are given to doctors Whitmire Perrin and Elmer and to the staff and three visiting pastors Rev Thalacker Rev Mohr and Rev Rasmussen. The writers say the kindness will never be forgotten.
Iowa closes its 60th General Assembly, the longest and costliest regular session at 125 days with an estimated expense around 1.25 million dollars. The chamber split over tax plans, defeating a large tax increase in a 26 to 23 vote that would have added about 52 million yearly revenue and tied the budget to 255 million. The final compromise would raise sales and use tax to three percent, raise corporate tax to four percent, add a two percent surtax on dividends and interest, and repeal several property taxes, with 24 million for property tax credits, 13.5 million for school aid, and 9 million for agricultural land tax credits.
Governor Hughes, pressed by a newsman, said he would likely have vetoed a three percent sales tax bill after careful study of its total benefits. He credited the House for progress and noted that the Senate's failure to pass a compromise relieved him from a veto decision. He believed most people opposed a property tax relief plan that cost more than benefits received.
The annual state budget of 206.3 million dollars would cost Iowans about 76.43 per person over the next two years. The current budget is about 4.50 less per capita. If the tax package had passed, per capita outlay could have reached 92.60 or more.
A historical survey shows U S school districts dropping from 127,649 in 1932 to 36,402 in 1961, with seven central states holding 42 percent of districts yet enrolling under nine percent of students. Iowa declines mirror the national trend while non-operating districts concentrate in the Midwest. meanwhile districts shift from small to larger sizes. Also noted are monumental trees on the Dean Darrington farm near Decorah and horse-based farming on Virgil Day’s Osceola area farm.
Ralph Boston of Nevada received a Rock Island system pass honoring 50 years of service as a railroad employee. The award grants him free travel anywhere on the line. Boston won’t turn 65 next year and plans to keep working.
Four year old Brenda Biermann enjoyed a birthday celebration Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Biermann in Cedar Falls. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Sauerbrei Mrs Harold Doepke and Mitchell Denver.
A resolution to let the legislative interim committee investigate complaints of illegal lobbying activities was killed in the Iowa Senate. The measure would have empowered both houses to pursue contempt against anyone attempting to improperly influence a legislator’s vote.
The Tripoli Leader reports a farewell picnic dinner in May honoring Leonard Arp as he enters the army. Guests included Rev Knecht and family from Wa verly and Waterloo area, along with numerous local friends and relatives.
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