Farmers in Nation’s Third Most Hazardous Occupation
The series begins noting farming ranks behind mining and construction in danger. Dr L W Knapp of the University of Iowa cites 1972 figures of 4,200 farm accident deaths and 200,000 injuries, with average 164 days lost per injury. He outlines hazards from tractors, grain bins, chemicals, and remote farm locations, stressing weather, technology, and safety challenges.
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Iowa
L. W. Knapp
University of Iowa
Institute of Agricultural Redicing
U. S
Pointed Nut Knapp
Ue University
Law Increases Lunch Reimbursements Signed By Nixon
Washington AP reports a second hike in National School Lunch Program reimbursements signed into law by President Nixon on November 7 and implemented December 28. The changes raise all lunches by 10.5 cents until June 31, 1 cent from July 1, and 8 cents by December 31. Additional payments cover free, reduced, and poverty-level eligible lunches, with varied increases per category and income level.
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Washington
Jessian
Nixon
Agriculture
Earl. Butz
Federal Register
Law and Congressional Conference Committee
Duly L
Dee
Farm Bureau Cites Three for Distinguished Service Award
Atlantic City New Jersey Monday the American Farm Bureau Federation named two animal scientists and a government administrator as recipients of its distinguished service award. Harry G Russell former live stock specialist at University of Illinois Enus J Perry New Jersey organizer of the first artificial breeding cooperative in the United States Marvin McLain administrator of the Packers and Stockyards Association US Department of Agriculture the award given annually since 1928 to outstanding agriculturalists nominated by state Farm Bureaus only two or three nominees are typically chosen each year.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Farm Bureau Federation
Namut
Farm Bureau
Harry G. Russell
Univeristy
Ilinois
Enus J. Perry
New Jersey
Frst
United States
Marvin McLain
Oif
Packers and Stockyards Assn
U.S. Department
Farm Auction Schedule with Diverse Listings
A garbled listing of farm auctions across multiple dates in January outlines close cut sales near various towns, plus dairy dispersal and machinery auctions. Names like Gerhart Krug, Elmer Howschild, and John Schredetzky appear with locations such as Stanwood, Buck Creek, Oxford Junction, Masonville, Hartwick, Shellsburg, Alburnett, Toledo, and Monticello. The text blends dates, times, and item types including cattle, machinery, livestock, and household goods.
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Gerhart Krug
Ml. W
Ceder Roalds
Glenn Zerhe
Mt. SE
Stanwood
Tom
Lavern Sinhera
Buck Creek
Wilbert Rochotrke
Oxford Junction
Cuttfe
Alice ‘Wooters
Hartwick
John Schredetzky
Bom
Ananosa
Odods
Ri T. McGowan
Vingon
Auerlon
Dean Milinex
Shellsburg
Goran Glare
Delaware
Sala
Clair Fransom
Alburnett
Clare
Mach
Hubert Suchy
Mo Toledo
Aula
Callie
Miach
Delmar King
Monticello
Ium
Les. Legussaur
Aube
Ben Kila
Ryan
Home on the Range in South Dakota’s Black Hills
A shaggy buffalo cow and her calf wander the snow whitened grazing land in Custer State Park as January temperatures hover near rare lows, shaping daily life for wildlife and visitors in the Black Hills.
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Custer State Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
Giant Hog Ranch Proposal Triggers Missouri Senate Debate
In northeast Missouri a proposed 3200 acre giant hog ranch near Kahoka sparks debate in the Senate appropriations committee. Norman Merrell questions the waste impact, noting 2.3 million hogs yearly could equal a city of 1 million in waste. Officials pledge oversight amid concerns for economy and local farms. Charles McQuaid, the project promoter, declared bankruptcy last year amid prior failed schemes.
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Jonathan House
Jefferson City
Kahoka
Missouri
Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee
Norman Merrell
Monticello
Clean Water Commission
Merrell
Jack K. Smith
Charles McQuaid
McQualid
Import Moves Spark Dairy Trade Alarm in Washington
The National Milk Producers Federation warns new import actions by President Nixon threaten U.S. dairy interests. A 100 million pound cheddar import allowance for the first quarter contrasts with a 10 million pound annual quota. countervailing duties against European subsidized cheese are urged, with potential court action and broader implications for producers and consumers. Europe supplies about a third of the quota. Australia and New Zealand receive the rest.
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Washington
National Milk Producers Federation
Nixon
U.S
White House
Patrick B. Healy
Federation
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Flealy
Treasury Department
Healy
Europe
Ausralia
New Zealand
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Retatorpat
Amie Hull
Nur
Waieh Fur
Binday'a
Tun
Clair Trimble
Yirrll Meing
Farmers State Hanky
Alburness
Gazette
Don
Saic
Charotuls
Huraid Emig
Marion
Faun News
Dale
Peu
Brask
Jonathan
Dale's
Center Point
BODE
First Street
Safe Deposit Box
S.E. Cadar Rapids
Lowe
N.E. Cadlar Rapids
Tow
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