City Manager Plan Gains Ground in 1921 Yearbook
The seventh annual yearbook of the City Manager's Association notes progress since the plan began a decade ago, with 249 cities in operation by Aug 15 1921 and about 275 total adopting. Ohio cities Cleveland and Dayton are highlighted, while Michigan California Texas and Virginia lead in adoption. Iowa shows Dubuque and others observing, Davenport moving toward election. Salaries vary with many large cities paying around 10,000 and 2200-6200 ranges for others. unemployment relief efforts in Newport News cited. Webster City Iowa reports tax reductions since adopting the plan in 1916 under manager G J Long.
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City Manager's Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Dayton
Michigan
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Virginia
Iowa
Dubuque
Clarinda
Maquoketa
Mt. Pleasant
Villisca
Webster City
West Liberty
Estherville
Falls
Manchester
O. £. Carr
Waterloo
Davenport
Burlington
Sacramento
Pasadena
Long Beach
Cal
Colorado Springs
Colo
New London
G. J. Long
City Utility Rates Cut Amid Rising Costs
The period saw assessed property values up only 1500 while the municipally owned power plant rate fell from 10 to 6 cents per kWh. Despite low rates the utility financed a 70000 dollar plant improvement and expanded the waterworks with new wells, pumping machinery, and mains. The city manager notes pride in delivering full value to taxpayers.
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City politicians adapt platform with manager plan appeal
The text notes rising support for a manager form of government as politicians propose candidates for the city council. Rose, once of the opposition, becomes a strong supporter while tax plans gain popularity as the public shows demand for reform.
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Silk worm varieties collection at Chinese university
A Chinese university has opened a collection featuring 1170 silk worm varieties in a sericulture course effort. The head curator says this is the most concrete and diverse silkworm assortment assembled to date.
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