Neal Smith sees two key ethics, consumer bills pass
After eight years in Congress, Rep. Neal Smith of Iowa sees two long advocated measures approved. An anti nepotism bill bars hiring relatives as staff aides, while a tighter meat inspection bill strengthens consumer protection against adulterated meat. The bills pass amid political opposition, reflecting steady advocacy and fiscal restraint.
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Chicago Tribune
Builders weigh law suit on Iowa 3 percent tax on new work
Des Moines authorities discuss whether the 3 percent service tax should apply to new construction as the Master Builders Association contemplates a court challenge. Gov Hughes backs clarifying action after lawyers’ review amid tax commission reversals. Bids for Des Moines’s $7 million post office complicate whether the tax applies to leasing investors.
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Post Office
Improvement Club Potluck and Holiday Cheer at Keota
The 76 Improvement club met at Mr and Mrs Walter Bower for a 6 15 potluck supper with Howard Bower as a guest. Margaret Bower read last meeting minutes led the program and shared Santa's Stocking Cap. Christmas gifts were exchanged under the decorated tree and guests visited. Sandra Weber of Ottumwa Heights returns home for Christmas and New Year holidays before going back January 8.
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Howard Bower
Margaret Reed
Margaret Bower
Sandra Weber
Ottumwa Heights
Mark Weber
Ottumwa
Luella Peiffer Hosts Rolling Green Club Christmas Party
Luella Peiffer hosted the Rolling Green club Christmas gathering on December 20 at Keota with all members present and guest Joellen Eakins. Catherine Hahn led the business meeting, four members earned perfect attendance prizes, and Secret Sisters were drawn for the coming year.
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Kalona
Wellman
Ruby Helscher
Ruth Ginkens
Helen Mills
Betty Heisdorffer
Berniece Dill
When Husbands Stop Talking To Wives By L M Boyd
A collage of lighthearted observations and trivia from L M Boyd about marriage gossip dental warnings pets and college absence myths. It recalls foghorns by the water and reflects on aging values and the desire to be decent over cleverness.
Bridge lead and bids alter team match fortunes
In a Becker column a South dealer narrative shows East-West vulnerability and a seven club lead. East overcalls, West returns a club, and the defense could have cashed spades early. At the other table six spades proved laydown, while a late club lead by the declarer produced six spades, giving East-West a net 1850 point gain from the deal with the vulnerable slam.
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MARK MY WORDS Interview With Nixon Backer
A Republican backer is seen crafting a papier mache elephant labeled Nixon for a New Year parade. The interview notes playful attempts to position the trunk and head so the word reads correctly, while discussing Nixon’s strength and potential to beat opponents. The scene includes a silent, amused spectator explaining the trunk alignment and noting Nixon’s earlier visit to help.
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Time for Coffee Club meets in Westchester
All members present at the December 6 meeting held at Mrs Jerry Fori ash home. Officers for 1968 elected President Mrs Jay Hough and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Hubert Bruty. Also notes on secret sisters and monthly hostess duties. City Camp Fire girls hosted kindergarten Christmas party and program included original sixth grade play and carols. Christmas buffet supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Jerry Fori ash and Mr and Mrs Tom Hobbs featured attendees from West Chester Wellman and Riverside.
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Jerry Foriash
Jay Hough
Hubert Bruty
West Chester Camp Fire Girls
John Duvall
Camp Fire Girls
Dergarten
Tom Hobbs
Foriash
Tom West
Dwight Colliver
Keith Statler
Marvin Yoder
West Chester
Dick Stewart
Craig Staybaugh
Wellman
Ted Morgan
Jo- Ellen Morgan
Washington
Ed Giro
Riverside
Immigrants told to report addresses in January period
Mr W R Wilson of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced that most aliens must report their addresses in January. Forms will be available at all INS post offices during January and noncompliance may bring serious consequences. Evening Journal Washington Iowa December 27 1967.
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