Change in Iowa legislature reflects new topics and fewer lawyers
Des Moines report notes shifts in state government over decades. Lillian Leffert, long-time legislative counsel, observes topics once unheard of now dominate debates such as pollution and aeronautics, alongside a growing share of farmers in the House. She recalls Nixon’s visit as a memorable moment and highlights women’s rising roles.
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Daily Journal
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Mrs. Lester Nelson dies in California
Funeral services for Mrs. Lester Nelson age 50, who died Tuesday evening in a Chula Vista hospital, were held at Humphrey Mortuary in Chula Vista. She was Myrtle L. Hiller by birth, daughter of John and Mary Hiller of Washington, with survivors including husband, daughter Connie Flannery, three grandsons, son Larry Nelson, parents, and several brothers and half-siblings. She was preceded in death by Merle E. Hiller in World War II and Everett L. Goodwin.
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Connie) Flannery
National City
Larry Nelson
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Columbus Junction
Raymond L. Hiller
Betty Jones
Washington
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Carl
Shorty) Goodwin
Howard Goodwin
Davenport
T-4
Merle E. Hiller
Germany
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Market notes from Joliet and Des Moines cattle hog markets
Markets report across Joliet Illinois and Des Moines Iowa noting insufficient cattle sales in Joliet, hogs mainly higher, and mixed demand in Des Moines. Receipts estimated at 55,000 today with prior day activity around 66,000 head. hog sizes and price ranges listed, including US 1-3 and sow categories with varied gains and losses.
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Des Moines
UPI
Minnesota
U.S
Crawfordsville Chorus Plans Easter Cantata
Preparations are complete for an Easter cantata by the Crawfordsville Community Chorus on Easter Sunday evening at 8 at the United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville. The cantata Christ's Sacrifice Complete will be presented as a joyful event.
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Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Mid-Prairie senior earns Outstanding Performer at state speech
Sandra Lowry, a senior at Mid-Prairie High School and daughter of Vernie and the late Mrs Lowry, received Outstanding Performer honors from the Iowa State Speech Association after the district and state contests in Iowa City and Fairfield. Four Mid-Prairie students also earned excellent ratings in poetry, prose, and original oratory.
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Mid-Prairie High School
Vernie Lowry
Washington
Iowa State
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Iowa City
Sandra
Mid-Prairie
Fairfield
Arlis Helmuth
Gina Patterson
Mike Yoder
Doreen Koshatka
Mrs Brubaker of South English Dies
Mrs Oscar A Brubaker 62 of South English died this morning at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 30 p m at Powell Funeral Home South English with burial in the local cemetery. Visitation begins Friday at the funeral home.
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Oscar
Lois) A. Brubaker
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Powell
Lee Shaffer 80 Dies in Crawfordsville
Lee Shaffer, 80, of Crawfordsville died Wednesday, April 18, 1973, at Washington County Hospital after a period of declining health. He was born January 27, 1893, near Crawfordsville, and helped run Shaffer Brothers Hog Waterers, farmed, and co-owned a Crawfordsville hardware store. A World War I veteran, he belonged to the American Legion and was a 50 year Mason. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery. he is survived by one brother, Robert.
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Crawfordsville
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral
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Mr. Shaffer
John
Nancy Campbell Shaffer
Shaffer Brothers
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Masonic Lodge
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Skater Awarded Damages Over Staged Stunt Injury
A woman roller derby skater received 4000 dollars in damages after claiming other players were ordered to throw her into the stands for audience thrills during a match between the Red Devils and the Miami Jets in West Palm Beach Florida. She had sued for 50000 dollars alleging the National Skating Derby Ltd ordered the act as part of a performance.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
Ginger Barbarino
Red Devils
Miami Jets
West Palm Beach
Fla
National Skating Derby
Neighbors shocked as 90 year old Fredrick Warden dies
England report says Fredrick Warden aged 90 died leaving an estate valued at 52000 dollars. Neighbors who supplied him with hot meals in his final years learned after his death that most of the assets will go to charities.
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Colchi England
UPI
Fredrick Warden
Genway
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