Mixed farmer reactions to grain embargo countermeasures
Iowa farmers split over Carter announcements on countering Soviet grain embargo. Lowell Gose and Oliver Hepker favor broader eligibility for the sweetened reserve and higher price supports, while Donella Brady surveys Linn County to gauge eligibility levels.
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Lowell Gose
Jefferson
Iowa Farmers Union
Carter
Donella Brady
Marion
Linn County
Dick Pike
Prairieburg
Linn County National Farmers Organization
Oliver Hepker
Springville
Linn County Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee
Gose
U.S
Hepker
Pike
Carter Administration
Federal Reserve
Soviet Union
Brady
Iowa Commission for the Blind faces audit questions
A federal HEW official says the Iowa Commission for the Blind has shortcomings but notes the library needs attention. He may form a task force after receiving the commission’s response to a 1977 audit that questioned use of federal funds. The probe also questioned 57 clients in a vocational program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Des Moines
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Isaac Johnson
HEW
Kansas City
the Gazette
Johnson
Iowa Commission For
Voca
Robert Ray
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Former Amana teacher cleared of deceit charges
Kathy Green of Wellman was cleared by the Iowa Professional Teaching Practices Commission of deceit in obtaining a teaching contract and failing to perform. The panel found no evidence she misrepresented qualifications before hiring and blamed Amana for not securing transportation, rendering her unable to meet the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Amana
Iowa Professional Teaching Practices Commission
Kathy Green
Wellman
Green
Commission
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Charles Selzer
State Department of Public Instruction
East Iowa Ski Club Plans Talent Show Meeting
The East Iowa Ski Club will meet on Saturday January 19 at 7 30 p m at CSPS Hall 1107 Third St SE They will host a talent show by members as the program for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Iowa
CSPS
Third St. SE
Fayette man takes second Polar Bear plunge in icy Volga
Fayette resident John Bergeland, 39, dived into a 20 degree Volga hole twice for a Polar Bear Club dip his first since 1973. He endured near zero wind chill for about 20 and 45 seconds respectively, after which he warmed with soup and cautioned preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
John Bergeland
Volga River
Bergeland
Volga
St. Cloud
Minn
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Cedar Rapids World of Wheels Custom Car Show Open
The Five Seasons Center hosts the Cedar Rapids World of Wheels Custom Car Show January 18 to 20. Craig Quigley sponsors as customs hot rods race cars vans motorcycles trucks and antiques are displayed with hours 5 to 11 p.m. Friday noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. For information call 365-4164. Features include Gail Stanton Playboy Playmate a full length film Gone in 60 Seconds and three custom vehicles the Morque Machine Cool 50s Merc and The Beer Wagon.
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Cedar Rapids
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ASCS
Kennedy
Afghanistan
John McCarroll
Gazette
Stickle Dist. T. CO. Sale
Bite Rapids
Cedar Ops
Martin Roofing Company
30Th St. Dr. S
Paul Jensen
Lindale Mall
Bremers Lindale
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