Near Record Corn Harvest Seen For Indiana
Purdue experts say heat and humidity boosted crop growth as Indiana farmers eye the second largest corn acreage in state history. About 56 million acres planted, up three percent from 1974, with a national estimate near 67 million. Soybeans inked at 36 million acres, wheat harvest rising, oats up, sorghum and barley down. Outlook calls for a mild July and August drought risk but a good overall year.
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West Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Earl Park
Indiana
Park
Newman
Floods in Red River Valley Cause Massive Crop Losses
Farmers across eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota report hundreds of millions in losses from days of heavy rain. Wheat barley and soybeans washed out acreages exceed 1 700 in some cases while potato and sugar beet crops suffer. Sandbagging and floodwater threaten nearby towns as soil nutrients may be stripped and fields left unplanted for years.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Clay
Norman
Fargo
West Fargo
Fredrikson
Davenport
Howard Wilkens
North Dakota State University
Links Found Between Crib Death and Lead Cadmium
Newark researchers report that harmful levels of lead and cadmium in mothers may transfer to fetuses and contribute to sudden infant death syndrome. Dr. Richard J. Coumbis notes brain liver and kidney accumulations could indicate in utero exposure and urges continued study while stressing no solved mystery.
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Newark
Richard J. Coumbis
New Jersey Medical Examiner
New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry
Coumbis
World War II Tank Destroyer 638th Reunion in Anderson
Veterans of the 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion plan an Aug 2 3 reunion in Anderson Indiana at the Holiday Inn with co chairmen Robert Palmer and Virgil Witham. The unit formed Dec 15 1941 at Camp Shelby Miss drew from Indiana Kentucky and other states and fought in the Low Countries and Germany employing M10 tank destroyers. Reservations are offered at local hotels and campsites.
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Ion
Indiana
Evansville
Louisville
Anderson
Holiday Inn
Camp Shelby
Miss
138Th
139Th
150Th Field Artillery
France
North Africa
Kentucky
Frankfort
Kokomo
Noblesville Anderson
Muncie
United States
638Th
Low Countries
Europe
Germany
Robert O Palmer
Beverly Court
Virgil H. Witham
Columbus Ave
Sheraton Inn
Motel 6
Mark Motor Inn
Mounds State Park
Yon
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West Eighth Street
James E. Newman
Purdue
Hoosiers
Sheverne
Maple
Myron Monson
Harwood
Monson
Reid UY Sobeesro Aimons Metaphysical Nccurrentes
Hewitt's Furniture Warehouse
1520 Meridian
David Tavel
A& Associate
Ary Mounds Mall
Thurs
Muncie Mall
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Anderson Loan Application Center
Dison
Cos
Peg
Umit
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