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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
13
Mystery helicopter flights over southwest Iowa spark talk of livestock spotters and possible ties to rustling as officials seek tools to curb thefts. A proposed branding plan would require four brand districts and a per head fee, with inspectors to track cattle movements amid rising losses.
West central and southwest Iowa law officers report helicopters used to spot livestock for rustlers amid high meat prices. The Audubon county sheriff cites multiple thefts totaling 151 feeder pigs valued at $5,025, plus 50 pigs at $1,820, and 59 pigs at $1,770. Witnesses describe helicopters circling farms at night as deputies chase signals and track tire tracks. Authorities consider use of aircraft to relay information to truck crews, with additional hog losses at Gen Miskimins and Adams counties. Wildlife threats from large dogs and timber wolves are reported in Jackson county, though officials doubt timber wolves are present.
Eastern Iowa farmers face heavy losses as spring snowstorms close roads and hamper milk storage. In Linn County Mike O Connell reports feeder pigs perished. dairy farmer Dan Voss contends with full bulk tanks and imminent dumping. Limited market runs and impassable roads threaten future supplies and potential price rises.
Berleen Dostal of Traer is among 14 Iowa teenagers chosen to attend the National Youthpower Congress in Chicago next week. The group will join peers from across the state to participate in leadership and civic activities.
The notice highlights that want ads serve the community by providing a daily service. It encourages readers to check the listings regularly for opportunities and information.
Twelve Iowa girls were named semi finalists in the 16th annual Iowa's Favorite Farmer's Daughter contest. Semi finalists were chosen from 204 entries from 76 counties based on their photo and entry forms. Three finalists will be announced April 17 and the winner on April 27 to succeed Barb Lee of Hedrick.
Agricultural delegates from 12 states labeled the rail system a crisis as they prepared recommendations to accelerate grain shipments. They urged faster rail service, more grain cars, and expanded port facilities to handle rising exports and a looming 1973 crop with numerous backlogs.
A sequence of auction notices lists sales on Saturday April 14 starting at 1 am near Rowley with machinery and household goods for Victor Griffith. Further sales at 11 am near Anamosa Hog Farm including Holsteins for Jurgensen, 6 miles east, and 1 pm near Ryan with household goods antiques and bids for Orval Quass 2 miles west of Hiawatha at 12 30 pm machinery and household goods for Roy Petro and Duane Coleman 2 miles northeast of Urbana.
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