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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1983
Page
25
Robby Roberts of Midland Texas finds a quirky remedy as sales lag under record heat. The Grass House employee sits atop his merchandise to wait out slow business while drought hits Midland similar to Iowa with under three inches of rain this year.
Congress rejects a target price freeze for 1984 wheat, signaling a smaller price support and reduced acreage participation. Agriculture Secretary John Block outlined two paths, both leading to lower loan rates and altered idle acreage, with forecasts showing only about 72 million acres likely enrolled.
Doris Engstrom observes how parenting appears in fair rings as parents, relatives, and helpers guide children through cattle and hog shows. The piece highlights quiet encouragement, practical advice, and shared pride, noting moments when strangers provide needed guidance and a father consoles a tearful competitor.
North Carolina yam growers face a federal inquiry into possible price fixing. Grand jury activity centers on trade meetings and private talks among growers and shippers. Some growers say they know of no collusion while awaiting the probe’s end.
Public notices outline vacating part of 12th Avenue to Cedar Rapids roads and preserving electric and utility easements. Also listed are probate actions for Paul John Janda and Ruth Wilder estates, with executor appointments and six month claim deadlines.
notices announce will contest for Gretchen Hacker estate with executor Eidean Borg and six month filing window. plus Patrick Earl Fowler et al mortgage foreclosure in Linn County with a $15,251.05 claim, interest, and a receiver appointment sought. public sidewalk assessment for Linnwood Knolls subdivision sidewalk project announced by city.
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