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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1985
Page
21
Sheep are moved between pens at the Producers Livestock Auction in San Angelo Texas as the city remains a leading center for wool and mohair processing and shipping nationwide.
Versicol Chemical Corp will give 50 cents for every gallon sold to one of six farm groups chosen by buyers to expand U.S. agricultural markets. The program supports American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Pork Producers Council, National Cattlemen’s Association and Cotton Inc. Farmers designate recipients via a card at purchase.
Illinois job services report only modest farmer traffic as Iowa sees record employment-seeking. Werner Bothwell notes a small rise, Fritz Alexander mentions a couple inquiries, and Perry Schneider says many farmers shift to non production roles, with Agri-Placement screening about 2,500 annually and 500 to 750 receiving interviews.
Washington reports link former Michigan congressman Stockman’s frigid basement stay in Rep. Berkley Bedell’s Capitol Hill home to enduring tensions over farm policy. Bedell’s warmth denial allegedly cooled Stockman, who later pushed marketiented farm cuts despite lobbying opposition from Farm Bureau.
Community notices include bus stop times at Lovely Lane Preschool Kindercare East and Commonwealth Apartments. Also upcoming events: film Ordinary People at Washington High School support group, stress management programs at Alive and Well and Mercy Hospital, health fair at Revco, and various local ads and services.
Doris Engstrom notes the Lutheran Church of Nigeria convention, a three day gathering for 4000 to 5000 attendees held in palm frond shelter, with no elections but speeches on evangelism and church growth. Leaders urge five new congregations per district and close with a call to become the church God wants us to be.
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