Agri Business Boogieman in Farm Belt Debate
Democratic critics claim Nixon misread corn production in 1971 and that beef import relaxations and hide export limits hurt farmers. They cite Secretary Butz’s tenure, rising corporate farming, and a platform push to curb monopolistic production. Government data show 85 percent family farms in 1970, little change by 1972, questioning the platform’s corporate control claim. Strengthening family farmers and trimming corporate advantages is proposed as a better path.
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Rhetoric at 1972 conventions proves hard to please
The piece notes little reform in Democratic rhetoric despite talk of a new politics in 1972. It mocks soaring phrases used to praise delegates while highlighting a lettuce boycott by United Farm Workers supporters at the Iowa delegation. It suggests Republicans may try to curb rhetoric at their upcoming convention and jokes about boycotting hot air.
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Saxony
Eagleton Exit Aims For Least Damaging Way Out
The piece argues the Eagleton crisis harms McGovern and the party more than Eagleton himself. It critiques McGovern’s judgment in selecting Eagleton, notes Nixon’s parallel strategy with Agnew, and concludes resignation is the least damaging path to restore unity and focus on national issues. New York Times Service.
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Isn t It the Truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A reflective piece contrasts a political candidate with a voter noting the burden of consequences. It cites a line about casting a vote while distrusting the elected but not the law and references an elegiac mood. InterOcean Press Syndicate text.
Senate Fight Over Pesticide Bill Sparks Broad Clash
A pesticide registration clause would keep test data secret and extend monopoly power for firms. EPA, DOJ, and Senate Commerce oppose. House Agriculture Chair Poage pushes the provision, while Senate Agriculture backs it with a different rider.
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Justice Department
Senate Commerce Committee
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House Agriculture
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Poage
John Conner
National Agriculture Chemical Assn
Hyde Murray
Senate
Commerce Committee
Lost Legions and Vivisection Controversy Stir Forum
Readers challenge Mayor Canney’s airport figures and proposed fees citing a lower traffic forecast than radio reports. A letter from Caryll E. V. Wilkins questions the city ordinance, urges prompt airline payments, and warns against misreporting costs. A second note defends animals in research while calling for humane treatment and criticizes cruelty. A third item praises young volunteers who aided a Cedar Rapids trio at a street trouble incident.
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Welfare reform and the danger of welfare dependence
Forum letter argues welfare fraud is widespread, urging readers to report suspected abuses to reduce strain on benefits. The writer compares dependency to taming a wild animal, warning that rewarding handouts erodes self-reliance and must be reconsidered before the fall elections.
Cheerful Helpers Receive Thankful Note for Home Painting
A grateful resident expresses thanks to the Council on Aging and a group of young volunteers who painted a home last, noting the unfinished project for nearly 20 years. The volunteers sang, worked kindly, and created a sense of a new home, with blessings wished on all involved.
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Council On Aging
Endorsement Letters Missed Forum Policy Before Primary
The forum notes endorsements for public office must arrive three days before the election. Several letters supporting candidates in Tuesday's primary arrived late and could not be used under this policy.
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People’s Forum
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