June Weather Trends Show Near Normal Averages
The month began with temperatures 50 to 85 degrees and ended with highs in the upper 80s and lows near 60. Measurable rain fell on 12 days plus a trace on 13, but total rainfall remained below normal, with averages near 83 high and 60 low. Official data credited to Eugene O. Frye of Marion, Cedar Rapids observer, may differ from daily airport figures.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Pesticide Applicator Class Set for Tuesday at Coe College
A commercial pesticide applicator training program will be held in Gage Memorial Union at Coe College on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for school personnel and public employees needing certification to apply chemicals for weed, insect, and rodent control. Iowa State University extension specialists will conduct the session with Iowa Department of Agriculture officials present to explain laws. The program aims to prepare attendees for the July 19 exam in Cedar Rapids. A $5 fee and name and address must be sent to the Linn County Extension Service in Marion.
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Coe College
Richard Freeman
Linn County Extension
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Extension Service
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Marion
Book sales rise to 1977 total of 4.61 billion
New York AP reports 1977 book sales reached 4.6055 billion dollars, up 10 percent or 420.3 million from 1976, according to the Association of American Publishers. It marks the second largest gain since 1970.
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New York
Association of American Publishers
AAP
Auto accidents push 1977 losses to record level
New York AP report says economic losses from auto accidents hit 47.7 billion in 1977, up 16.7 percent from 1976. The Insurance Information Institute cites higher accident numbers and inflation in costs as the main factors.
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New York
Insurance Information Institute
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