Congress calls for widespread freeze on wages and prices
Democratic leaders in Congress urge a broad wage price and profit freeze arguing meat price ceilings fail to curb costs. Senator Proxmire and Representative Patman say stronger measures are needed, calling for an across the board freeze lasting long enough to curb inflation expectations. They note meat ceilings are insufficient and may reduce supplies.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Wright Patman
D-Tex
William Proxmire
D-Wis
House- Senate Joint Economic Committee
Taper
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Patman
House Banking Committee
Proxmire
Joint Committee
House
Senate
Today Show
Charles H. Percy
Bill Proxmire
Percy
Henry M. Jackson
D -Wash
Jackson
Winnebago reports new record earnings and sales
Winnebago Industries announced record fiscal year results ending February 24 with operating earnings of 19.37 million, up 42 percent, and earnings per share of 77 cents. Sales rose 59 percent to 212.04 million, compared with 133.17 million the prior year. Chairman John K. Hanson called it an enormous accomplishment and said the company leads the industry.
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Forest City
UPL
Winnebago Industries, Inc
John K. Hanson
Hanson
Winnebago
Waterhouse bull tops IBIA test at Newton station
Keota breeder Jim Waterhouse’s French Charolais bull led both his breed and all 137 bulls across seven breeds at the IBIA test station in Newton after 140 days on test. The champion averaged 4.05 lbs daily gain with a 5.45 lbs per day peak in the last 28 days. The station sale is set for April 5 at Colfax.
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Jim Waterhouse
Keota
Iowa Beef Improvement Association
IBIA
Newton
Waterhouse
Colfax
Coach Stevens upbeat for upcoming golf season
Six returning lettermen lead the squad with Brian Owen Don Kos Larry Henness Don Miller Mike Brake and Butch Wells highlighted. A strong core mixes with promising underclassmen as Harold Stevens expects solid results.
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Harold Stevens
Brian Owen
Don Kos
Larry Henness
Don Miller
Mike Brake
Butch Wells
Market Brief Chicago Joliet Grain and Livestock
Grain and livestock markets show nominal steadiness in Chicago and Joliet. Cattle and hogs move with mixed quotes across classes with May and Sep positions, while oats and soybeans reflect active trading and higher bids. Daily receipts and regional notes close with a wide range of prices and future contracts.
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Grain Livestock
Chicago
UPI
Joliet, Ill
Des Moines
Iowa
Minne
U.S
Missionary John Friesen to Speak at Mennonite Churches
Missionary John Friesen of the Mennonite Board of Missions will address Washington Mennonite Church at 815 East Polk Street on Sunday at 10 30 a m and Bethel Mennonite Church near Wayland at 7 30 p m. The Friesens began a one year US furlough last July.
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John Friesen
India
Mennonite Board of Missions
Washington Mennonite Church
East
Polk Street
Bethel Mennonite
Wayland
Friesens
United States
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Breakfast Meeting
Mrs Wilbur Watson and Mrs William H Jones hosted a Pansy Hill Club breakfast at Wingas Restaurant on Thursday. Ten members attended with three guests Mrs Glenn Thompson Mrs Allen Ferguson and Beth Widmer. Mrs Thompson joined the club and the next meeting will be a birthday luncheon in April with Mrs Owen Roth.
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Pansy Hill Club
Wilbur Watson
William H. Jones
Wingas Restaurant
Glenn Thompson
Allen Ferguson
Beth Widmer
Thompson
Owen Roth
CWF Women Sew for Missions at Church
Christian Women's Fellowship meets for a sewing work day at the church finishing 10 dresses and 22 layettes for Church World Service. After lunch, Mrs. Don Gardner leads a Gospel of Luke study. Upcoming events include lent coffee on April 4 and 18, Mother Daughter supper April 25, and an all day district CWF workshop May 19.
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Christian Women's Fellowship
Church World Service
Don Gardner
Clarence Brown Jr
CWF
YWCA Dinner and Meeting Set for April 6 At 6 30 PM
The YWCA announces its annual dinner and business meeting on Friday April 6 at 6 30 PM in the community room. Guest speaker Ms Casey Mahon from the University of Iowa will discuss The Woman Offender. Tickets cost 2.50 and reservations close April 2 via UW office or ticket chairman Martha Boshart.
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Jme Ywca
Casey Mahon
University of Iowa
Martha Boshart
Peppy Pals 4-H Club Members Present Projects
Seven members of the Peppy Pals 4-H Club met at the home of Linda and Leanne Vitte toe. Presentations were given by Anne on Linda Ledger on Quickie Tote Bag, Debbie Howell on Planning Your Wardrobe, and Brenda McConnell on Good Grooming. Slides were shown and refreshments served by the hostesses and their mother.
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Linda
Leanne Vitte
Anne
Linda Ledger
Debbie Howell
Brenda McConnell
Swinging S Square Dance Club Dance Saturday at Foss Memorial
The Swinging S Square Dance Club hosts a dance on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Foss Memorial Building Salem. Cliff Haley of Carlisle will call the dances. Guests are welcome.
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Salem
Cliff Haley
Carlisle
Bethel Society meets with Mrs Shepherd
Mrs. Robert Shepherd entertained the Bethel Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon and presided at the meeting. Nine members answered roll call by reading items of interest. Mrs. Dean Sandburg led the lesson study on Women of the Bible with a review of the life of Miriam. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
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Robert Shepherd
Bethel Missionary Society
William Wulf
Erwin Wulf
Dean Sandburg
Miriam
Frank Wenger
Local motorists fined in justice court for traffic violations
A number of motorists paid fines in justice of the peace court for traffic offenses. Constance Bender Kalona paid 12 dollars for speeding, Edward Wheeler Columbus Junction 15 dollars, Nicholas Kassebaum Wayland 10 dollars, James Marjory Norman Washington 20 dollars. Ronald Carroll Washington 10 dollars for excessive acceleration, Morris Bender Kalona 15 dollars for failure to have control, James Stiner Brighton 10 dollars for expired license, Gaylen Bryce Bartholomew 10 dollars for excessive acceleration.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Constance Bender
Kalona
Edward Wheeler
Columbus Junction
Nicholas’ Kassebaum
Wayland
James Marjory Norman
Washington
Ronald Carroll
Morris Bender
James Stiner
Brighton
Gaylen Bryce Bartholomew
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