Farmers feel loss of clout in politics across states
A UPI poll of 34,760 grain producers in 16 states finds 54 percent say transportation problems are blocked by politics and farmers feel less clout. Dale Nelson notes urban representation may skew views while Iowa shows 51 percent and Illinois 61 percent agree, Colorado 48 percent.
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Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Dale Nelson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Nelson
Congress
Illinois
Colorado
Iowa
Robert Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Soil conservation district elections slated for Nov 4
Balloting November 4 will decide six year terms for many soil conservation commissioners. Nominations require 25 electors and must be filed with the county auditor by 5 p.m. September 10. Several counties list incumbents seeking re election, with some vacancies up for four year terms..Actor Pat Hingle is listed as having a birthday today, age 56.
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Soil Conservation District Commissioner
Soil Conservation District
Benton County
Paul Anderson
Vinton
John R. Schild
Belle Plaine
Buchanan County
Glen Burrows
Brandon
Roger Fisher
Jesup
Beverly Forster
Aurora
Jim Burns
Winthrop
Cedar County
Darrell Brown
West Branch
Elmer Wilke
Tipton
Randall Shaw
Stanwood
Clayton County
Lorin Dettman
Monona
Gary Johanningmeier
Garber
Delaware County
Larry Knipper
Hopkinton
Vernon Schmock
Strawberry Point
Dave Eibey
Ryan
Fayette County
Frank Thyer
Randalia
James Stewart
Delwein
Iowa County
Larry Beyer
Marengo
Fred White
Parnell
Johnson County
John Lindeman
Fremont Isaacs
Iowa City
James Bowersox
Swisher
Jones County
H. Everett Russell
Mechanicsville
Ronald Hansen
Oxford Junction
Linn County
Morris Neighbor
Bonnie Severn
Marion
Harold Crutchley
Tama County
Welby Dixon
Toledo
Daniel Bruene
Gladbrook
David McMillan
Traer
Eight-foot Cowboy Boot Stolen From Grinnell Motel Recovered
An eight foot tall promotional boot valued at 2100 dollars, owned by a Sparta Wisconsin firm, was taken from a Grinnell motel Sunday and recovered on a farm west of Grinnell Friday. Owners will retrieve it, and the boot remains undamaged in Poweshiek County Sheriff’s custody.
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Grinnell
Sparta
Wis
Poweshiek County
Lawyer Loses Suit Over YMCA Whirlpool Injury
Linn County District Court jurors ruled for the YMCA Friday afternoon in the case brought by Benjamin W. Blackstock after his May 16 1977 fall from a whirlpool tab at the Cedar Rapids Y. Blackstock sought 90000 dollars claiming back injuries and medical costs due to defective equipment.
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Cedar Rapids
Benjamin W. Blackstock
YMCA
Linn County
Blackstock
Fell
Ray names Eastern Iowans to state boards and commissions
Gov. Robert D. Ray announced appointments and reappointments to state boards. Florence Davison of Iowa City was named to the Commission on the Aging for four years. Harriette Baum of Manchester was reappointed. Mayfield of Clinton was named to the Building Code Advisory Council for four years, with Erickson of Ogden and Ernster of Guttenberg also reappointed for four years. A note recalls the Fulvia ship incident in 1970 with 721 rescued at sea.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray Friday
Ray
John W. Mayfield
Clinton
Carolyn Erickson
Ogden
Robert J. Ernster
Guttenberg
Erickson
Ernster
Investment in Wardrobing at Elegant X-Size Fashion
Fall color palette centers on earth tones with emphasis on separates and mix and match coordinates. Winter coats in assorted colors and styles start at $50, offering budget friendly options. Page 332 invites readers to consult the Yellow Pages Town and Country listing for a complete local business directory.
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Town and Countryseas Center
Legant X-Size
Anne
Cedar Rapids
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