Misgraded Corn Shipment Hidden in Grain Bribery Probe
Federal grain inspectors in New Orleans misgraded a 427000 bushel Nicaraguan corn shipment in 1972, delivering damaged kernels and foreign material. The Des Moines Register reports a classified USDA file shows no federal oversight of private inspectors, linking bribery charges to an inspector who certified the ship. The probe expands beyond New Orleans, touching potential misgrading of grain for recipients of humanitarian aid and broader port corruption concerns.
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DES Moines
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Nicarguans
Des Moines Register
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agriculture Department
U.S
Raymond S. Schultz
New Orleans Board of Trade
Schultz
Houston
Tex
Boards of Trade
New Or
Delaware Swine Derby Continues
Delaware swine derby entries open after August 20 and close September 20 for the Delaware county spring market hog show chaired by James Bell. Breeding plans are urged now to fit a 25 pound weigh-in, 200 pound show weight by February 28, 1976, with each family nominating two groups and two individuals per nomination. This marks the derby’s second consecutive year in the Delaware show.
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Manchester
Delaware County
James Bell
Earlville
Bell
Tama Extension Names Garden Aide
Mrs. Milo Dvorak of Clutter has been named Tama county extension gardening aide. The aide will work from the extension office and visit residents to advise on garden layout varieties planting schedules weed and insect control harvest timing and proper storing and canning methods.
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Toledo
Milo Dvorak
Clutter
Tama County Extension
Iowa bill seeks higher pipeline easement rents for landowners
Rep. Donald Avenson argues for a bill to let Iowa landowners negotiate annual rental fees with pipeline companies crossing their property. He cites a coming era of widespread pipelines and calls current damages-based settlements inadequate amid soil loss and crop disruption. He notes landowners fear court battles and resistance from Canadian firms building through the state.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa House
Donald Avenson
D-Oelwein
Avenson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dome Pipeline Co
Canada
Fayette Tractor Safety School Set for Teens
Fayette county hosts a four day tractor safety school for 14 and 15 year olds operating farm machinery. June 2 to 5 from 1 to 6 PM at Fayette Community Grade School. Instructors are Bill Stephens and Stan Hill. A $10 registration covers materials and instruction. Register at the Fayette county extension office by June 1.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Bill Stephens
North Fayette
Stan Hill
West Central of
Livestock Liens Added to Packer Bond Bill in Iowa Senate
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Senate approved a packing plant bond bill 40 to 1 adding a farmers lien on livestock carcasses and proceeds until checks clear. The measure aims to protect farmers after American Beef Packers bankruptcy and allows packers to use statewide or neighboring bank checks for settlements.
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Des Moines
Senate
Roger Shaff
R-Camanche
House
Iowa
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