21 May 1971
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
1
Voters in the Eagle Grove area approved a 450000 bond issue by 65 percent to fund a new music and physical education wing at the high school and a music room addition at the elementary school.
The Iowa Senate advanced property tax relief for low income seniors on a 28 20 vote by adopting Sen Tom Riley amendment for 13.7 million in state spending for those over 65 earning under 5000 annually. The package expands total funding beyond Ways and Means estimates as debate continues on tax reform to fund school aid and city grants.
An electrical storm in Reno Nevada brought strong winds thunder and lightning. Snow accumulated up to six inches as temperatures plunged from the day’s 70s to near freezing within an hour. Police used chains, travel was hazardous, airport flights were delayed while streets melted later.
The public notice provides minutes from the latest city council meeting detailing votes, committee reports, and upcoming agenda items. It records attendee names, motions passed, and official actions authorized by the council.
An intercepted memo from Des Moines signals a tense Iowa Senate discussion on taxation aimed at placating public patience. The document, signed WEJ, frames the debate as a test of political will and public sentiment.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Rep. Al Ullman in opposing Nixon welfare reform. Ullman proposes removing able bodied from welfare and denies a guaranteed annual income. He warns inflation and a flood of benefits if adopted. Occasional rain and thunderstorms possible tonight and Saturday with highs in the 70s.
President Nixon conferred with Gerard Smith and ordered him home to Vienna for new negotiations with the Soviet Union based on a fresh understanding announced by the superpowers. Melvin Laird hailed the breakthrough linking offensive and defensive missile limits as the path to SALT progress.
An ecology bill to require loads in open trucks to be covered failed 47 to 41 in the Iowa House. Sponsors argued it would reduce auto damage and litter cleanup costs, while critics called it a lousy bill and said it missed handling certain materials.
The Iowa House approved a bill raising the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to 55 percent of the state’s average weekly wage, with a 90 to 1 vote. The measure extends coverage to state hospitals and universities and expands the taxable wage base from 3.00 to 42.00 and extends benefits up to 13 weeks, affecting about 95,000 more workers.
Gov. Ray indicated Sioux City schools chief William Anderson has been offered the Iowa state superintendent post with a proposed 30 000 annual salary. He noted Anderson would take a cut from his Sioux City contract but could be hired if the legislature agrees. House bills and line budgeting loom over pay talks as supporters push to limit raises.
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