Rural electrics face death blow from Nixon policy
Natlanto Rural Electric Managers Association president Mark H. Bonner Jr says the Nixon administration's shift of REA loans to a private program ends 2 percent rates, raises costs for cooperatives, and could drive service to urban monopolies. He asks Louisiana lawmakers to act to override the rate change, warning of reduced rural service and more taxpayer-supported burdens.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
Natlonto Rural Electric Managers Association
Nixon
Mark H. Bonner
Bonner
Louisiana
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Upper Explorer Project Completes Development Plan
The Upper Explorerland resource conservation and development project completes its development plan. The draft will be reviewed by state and federal agencies before submission to the U.S. secretary of agriculture for approval. Once approved, the five county area will qualify for federal aid in soil and water conservation, water storage, flood prevention, erosion control, and recreation, wildlife development.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
USDA
Pitagerald
Wnits
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa State University Center For Agriculture and Ural Development
Extension Service
Farmers Home Administration
Agricultural Stabilization
And
Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service
Rush Named Linn Jones FS Manager
ANAMOSA The board of directors of Linn Jones FS Services Inc Anamosa has employed Allen Rush as their new general manager Kenneth P Baer vice president of field services for FS Services Inc says Rush succeeds Robert Beert who has been general manager of C H Farm Service Company New Hampton Both cooperatives are NB system members Allen joined the RS system in September 1961 working in the service station for Wayne Hamilton Service Co Fairfield IN later became a petroleum salesman for the cooperative In March 1968 Allen was employed as sales manager for Marion Jefferson Service Co Mt Vernon IL He had been assistant Manager for the company since October 1970
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Anamosa
Linn-Jones FS Services, Inc
Allen Rush
Kenneth P. Baer
FS Services, Inc
Rush
Robert Beert
C & H Farm Service Company
New Hampton
Allen
Wayne-Hamilton Service Co
Fairfield
Marc
Marion-Jefferson Service Co
Mt. Vernon
Conservation Boards Protest REAP Fund Cut
The Iowan Association of County Conservation Boards passed a unanimous resolution protesting the Nixon administration’s cancellation of REAP. It calls for a long-term set-aside to fund wildlife habitat and will be sent to the White House, the agriculture department, and state officials. The board also created a committee to study executive officer salaries and job specs across counties.
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Washburn
Nixon
Iown Association of County Conservation Boards
Iowa
Secretary of
Marl Dutz
Congress
White House
Agriculture Department
Iawn Senate
House
Seaion
Towa
Butz Stands Firm on Rural Aid Cuts in Farm Clash
Washington Agri culture Secretary Earl L. Butz refused to bend on rural aid program cutbacks during a tense Friday meeting with the House Agriculture Committee. Chairman Poage and Rep. Whitten charged Butz with illegal actions, while Poage warned of tighter farm program controls in the coming farm bill.
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Washington
UPI
Earl L. Butz
Butz
House Agculture Committee
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
Poage
Ing
Executive Branch
Burg
Agriculture Committee
Jamie L. Whitten
Harry S. Truman
Agriculture) Department
Bulz
Whitten
Bula
Delaware County 4 H Corn Winner Selected
Delaware county 4 H corn winner selected Clayton Hog School planned in Elkader. Clayton county extension service will hold a two day school in Elkader from 10 a m to 4 30 p m. Emmett Stevermer of Ames is the 1972 4 H corn project member selected on an extension basis. Runner up was Brian Burris of Manchester. The program will feature Dr John Berthelison Ames, a veterinarian, and Wendell larea. The event covers corn project records and hog disease control.
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Clayton Hog
Elkader Elkader
Clayton County Extension Service
Manchester
Gary Nie
Janman
Delhi
Gary
Harold Nieman
Elkader
Emmett Stevermer
Ames
Delaware County
Towa State University
Wendell Larea
infRuder
Dubuque
Northeast
Iowa Area Extension
Brian Burris
John Berthel
Hersen
Iowa
Iission
Ryder
Ag Department to restructure Iowa Agriculture operations
State Agriculture Secretary Robert Lounsberry outlined a restructuring plan for the Iowa Agriculture Department. The proposal, driven by Gov. Ray’s blue ribbon panel, consolidates about 20 divisions into three major units Administrative Regulatory and Laboratory with a 90 day target. The changes would cut roughly 14 positions and place inspector licensing and laboratory analysis under new divisions.
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Des Moines
UPI
Seaves
Robert Lounsberry
Robo
Ray
M Hum Io
Lounsberry
Ly B. Liddy
Lounsbery
Nikola
Tesla
Labiout
Joansberry
Hormel Reports 50 Percent Decline in Earnings
Hormel Foods Corp reports a 50 percent drop in earnings for the year ending, citing reduced livestock supplies and weaker demand. The Austin Minnesota firm lists earnings of 7,188,000 dollars, down from last year’s record. Operations include plants in Fort Dodge and Algona, Iowa.
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Hormel
Austin
Minn
Georgge A. Agrimel and Co
Ue Naval
Fier
Fort Dodge
Algona
Iawa
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Vinen Horst
Cedar Rapids Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Left To Fight
Carl Schminks
Atkins
Benston County
Raymond Wille
Victor
Iowa County
John Dane
Iowa City
Johnson County
Dale Strather
Mr. Vernon
Linn County
Larry Shalla
Riverside
Washington County
Benton County
Fund Out
Gazelle Farm
Jan
Mt.s
Sam Ray
West Branch
Wed
Dan
Arusher Motter
Eugene Holub
Prairieburm
Fridan
Earnest Musel
Elberon
Angus
Misc
Elmer Sonderstelt
Homestead
Dairy Collie
Mach
Ronald Franklin
Ami
Central City
Leslee Thien
Tipton
Allie
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Oet Walker
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Hille
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Mechanicsville
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Lesa
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Gral
Clair Eggman
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Peres
Charles Merthator
Thurs
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Iach
Gerald
Thoods
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Ul Ryan
Salty 12 Roach
Ede Werd Achenbacher
Atkin
Postville
Explorerland
Ralph Fitzgerald
Linn Jones
Conservation Boards
REAP
John Melcher
D-Mont
By Jimmy Flallo
Ag Department
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Ato
Aron K9
Tulaya
BankAmericard
U.S
Listel
Sny
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Stores
Second Ave
Pan
Eeas
Marion
7Th Ave
Thors
Bob's
Mac's
TIA 1St Ava
Jensen Oil Co
Tiptin
Town
Jordan’s Rec
Center
Swiyler
Hiv
Shaul and
Ullerich
tAtown
Stanwood
Windigh Johnson Motors
All Skelly i) Co
Lehrman Equip. Co
Pat's
D-X
Kishen Knot Motor Co
Ford Dealer
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Hearn Oil
Monileghla
Home Oil Company
Kony Melinnaigh, Williausbuirg
Stambaugh Motor
Hera Atltl
Haryanier Harter
Springville
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