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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1976
Page
18
Washington AP reports USDA scientists warn that pigs may catch flu from humans and pass it back if precautions fail. Government plans to vaccinate Americans against the swine flu, as officials outline steps and agency roles.
Farm News reports that pigs can catch colds and flu like humans and may pass viruses to people. Veterinarian Hesl notes flu viruses change rapidly, hindering swine flu vaccines for pigs but not for humans, and suggests pigs could have contracted flu from people.
Two senate agriculture subcommittees approve a broad overhaul of the grain inspection system to curb scandals. The measure moves to require all federal inspection at ports and inland markets, mandating export grain weighing supervision and banning links between inspection agencies and grain companies.
The Agriculture Department reports net farm income around 24 billion dollars for 1975, the third consecutive year of profits. While down from 1973 and 1974, gains stemmed from record crop production and improved livestock earnings, with expected similar profits through mid 1976.
Auction notices list farm sale and machinery goods set for March 27 at Glen A. Cummings Estate northeast of Atkins and April 3 at Everett Brown northwest of Mattelle. Also mentions Staco Co. and Eedge Cedar Rapids with miscellaneous items and locations in Iowa.
Washington reports indicate the Soviet Union imported about 16.5 million metric tons of grain from all origins in eight months ending February 29. Officials say warmer weather could lift monthly handling beyond 2.5 million tons this spring, potentially boosting total imports to about 26.5 million tons for the season. King Faisal was assassinated in 1975, and a classified ad followed.
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