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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1972

Page

10

Horse disease raises alarm among owners in Urbana area

Veterinary officials report concern over a new equine disease resembling Venezuelan equine encephalitis. The AGID Coggins test is used for diagnosis, with acute cases showing fever and weakness and death possible within days. Once infected, a horse carries the virus for life. testing helps track carriers across the U.S.

R. D. McQueen University U.S. Department of Illinois Extension Agriculture McQueen ENA

Regional Planning Commission Set Up In Northeast Town

POSTVILLE region forms Upper Explorers and regional planning commission uniting five counties Allamakee Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek with 24 members. Priorities include solid waste housing health facilities and land use while seeking a full time planning staff by January 1 and an eventual office.

Postville Upper Explorersand Regional Planning Commission Arenrding Dave Kuder Allamusee Clayton Fayatte Howard Winneshiek Lews Explorers and Resource Conservation and Development Project Entre Kudej Aith Ralph Titzgeradd Howard County Valga Lake Fayette Jounty Lilly Lakes of the Woods Solid Waste Agency Praspasala Hkadar Oolwatn Typort Freachly Dale Fivedecounty Sre

Officials See Drop in Wool Payment Rate

Washington officials say payments under the government’s incentive program for wool will fall sharply in 1972 due to stronger market prices. Estimated incentives for 1972 wool sold next year are about 58 million dollars, down from 110 million in the prior year, as wool prices improved from 40 to 47 cents per pound and producers benefit from market gains.

Washington Agriicultire Department Bowers

Faroe Techy Grval Sale Near AlbUrnett and Johnson County

A fragmented notice details a large land and property auction in multiple counties incl Gentan Alsck WA and Johnson. The listing mentions 296 acres with various hay and grain assets, named bidders, and a sale date around 1130 PM at an auction house with participants Alynbrock Dyka Moyer Bon Copper and others.

Katy Faroe Techy AlbUrnett Gentan Alsck Fan Neu Luzerne Tnt Marthehs Bim Lows Harold Bohr Nile Ivastack David Whit Comson Howl Petata Johnson County Wonry Ile Kaenier Solon Marty Whanda Dyka Moyer Bon Copper Aly Dee Mmer Molsima

Federal study says urban counties dominate public housing

A Rural Housing Alliance and Housing Assistance Council report claims federal housing favors urban areas, leaving nearly half of US counties with little or no public housing. It notes 85 percent of the nation’s population lives in “most urban” counties with about 75 percent of units, while sparsely populated counties hold just 16 percent of units. The study highlights rural gaps and says seniors in low housing areas still face shortages and crowded conditions.

Washington Upt Para America Yaali Rural Housing Alliance Ousing Assistance Council, Inc Fea Nomic Opportunity Pord I Foundation Cornel Oh OO Bioth United States Angier Sill Mountain States Montana Idaho Wyoming Colfora New Mexico Arizona Nevada Housing Assistance Connell el' Derly

State Sheep Council Meets in Knoxville

The Knox ville meeting at the McCord Motor Lodge will discuss state 4-H sheep project winners and a lamb marketing analysis. Iowa State University extension sheep specialist Doc. Wwickersnam will present the winners and lead discussion with the Souths. Future Farm ee of America winners will also be recognized.

Cynthia Statler Iowa Little Amana Cynthie Keith Statler Carol Rasmussen Nevada Ellen Kruse Af Ackley Miss Kruse Ernest Kruse University of Iowa Miss Staffer University of Northern Iowa State Sheep Council Knoxville Wwickersnam Iowa State University Farmee of America WIC

Hay Prices Jump With Record Harvest Across Regions

The Economic Research Service notes hay prices rose despite a record 134 million ton harvest aided by favorable late summer weather. Abundant supplies clash with regional shortages from Agnes drought and cold springs, while Wisconsin reports 10.7 million tons, down 10 percent from last year. Prices average 31 dollars per ton nationally, with Weather affected areas hit hardest.

Washington Economic Research Service Wisconsin Feading Ise

Zurcher Holsteins Gat Classification Evening Meeting

Clarence Zurcher of Farmersburg will discuss marketing analysis for Holstein Friesen cattle. Brian Hoffman of the Amerisifier Helstein-Friesian group to present on classification and quality ratings. Election of officers and ASP.C. delegates planned during a day-long program with talks on physics and livestock economics.

Tarmmrsburg Clarence Zurcher Farmersburg Fulstein Brian Hoffman Producers CouncillAlan. of America

Clayton 4 H Leaders Honored at Banquet

About 180 Clayton county 4 H leaders attended the annual leaders recognition banquet. Those honored for long time service included Keith Mounting 18 years Garnaville Mrs Leo Burr Guttenberg Mrs Albert Cherne Cuttenberg Joe Brink Bikuder and others from Luana Strawberry Point Monona Edgewood Elkport and Guttenberg. A separate item notes a 10 year service mark for several listed leaders.

Clayton

Cattle Prices Fall in Key Market Setting Year Low

Washington reports the Agriculture Department findings that mid November prices for choice steers in Omaha, a major market indicator, are down about 21 cents per hundredweight from last November. Slaughter steer prices dropped, affecting wholesale beef, with carloads averaging 50.81 per hundredweight for week ended November 20, versus 84.75 a year earlier in Chicago. Prices in Omaha have fallen and fluctuated since early November, though none dipped below the year-ago average. The ad lists Christies contact for a tuber listing.

Washington Agriculture Dee Omaha Agriculture Marketing Service Markelips Chain Chicago

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