Farmers oppose raising Red Rock reservoir level for recreation
Ottumwa area farmers claim higher reservoir levels would disrupt spring flooding controls and harm land along the Des Moines River near Pella. Residents from Carlisle to Keokuk support flood protection, while Red Rock Lake Association backs modest pool increases for recreation. Col. Johnson said comments will be used in an environmental impact study.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
Red Rock
Pella
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Carlisle
Keokuk
Mabiska
Marion
Dennis Steenbock
Red Rock Lake
Heckart
Walter Johnson
Red Rock Dam
Organizers Say Cutback Movement Fizzled Out
Vernon Fiderlick, a farmer from Buffalo Center near the Iowa Minnesota border, said the grassroots bid to cut Midwest corn and soybean output 10 to 24 percent fizzled after a March 20 Ames meeting that drew about 3,000 farmers. He cited poor organization and lack of leaders as main reasons.
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Buffalo Center Up'i
Vernon Fiderlick
Iowa-Minnesota
Mason City
Ames
Iowa
Midwest
Fiderlick
Preparation H relief for hemorrhoidal swelling and pain
Claims show that Preparation H reduces hemorrhoidal tissue swelling due to inflammation and relieves pain and itching for many users. Tests at major centers in New York and Washington DC support similar results, and the ointment or suppositories are sold without a prescription.
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Jawell
Fiatine
New York
Washington, D.C
Three Indicted in Non-Existent Soybeans Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Richard M. Blades Dewey F. Blades Jr Carey T. Lindsay and Le Trac Land Co for scheming to sell 2300 bushels of soybeans that did not exist to Peavey Co of Alton for 63449. Indictments include seven interstate checks violations and unindicted co conspirators Rufus J Hebert and John Earl Bonin. The probe, part of a broader grain export investigation, has yielded multiple indictments in Houston and New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Asst. US
Cornelius R. Heusel
Peavey Co
Alton
Richard M. Blades
Metairie
New Orleans Board of Trade
Dewey F. Blades, Jr
Lake Charles
Carey T. Lindsay
le Trac Land Co
Rufus J. Hebert
Port Barre
John Earl Bonin
Lafayette
Houston
New York
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Department
Butz
United States
Farm Bureau pushes U S trade role in agriculture
The Iowa Farm Bureau urges the United States to expand agricultural export markets and reduce non tariff barriers. It asks to testify at field hearings on the U S bargaining position in international trade talks and seeks a Midwest hearing.
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Switzerland
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Lowa
U.S
Eight Youths Seek Tama 4-H Position
Eight candidates will compete for Tama County 4-H offices at tally night dinner and election at the Tama Toledo swimming pool. Seeking county council posts are Randy Beichley Gladbrook Larry Gray Tama George Kadimas Jr Kennan Seda Tracr Tony Lyon Toledo Denise Morris Elheron Anne Svoboda Clutter and Julie Upah Chelsea.
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Toledo
Tama County 4H
Tama-Toledo
Randy Beichley
Gladbrook
Larry Gray
Tama
George Kadimas
Kennan Seda
Tracr
Tony Lyon
Denise Morris
Elheron
Anne Svoboda
Clutter
Julie Upah
Chelsea
Holsteins Lead Milk and Butterfat in April Dairy Tests
Benton county Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports two Holsteins over 800 pounds butterfat in April. Ronald Schaubacher of Newhall shows 21 630 pounds milk and 899 pounds butterfat in 305 days. Allan Schanbacher of Atkins has 18 630 pounds milk and 807 pounds butterfat. Paul Fic of Vinton records 14 410 pounds milk and 742 pounds butterfat.
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Vinton
Benton County
Beef Processors Boost Earnings in First Half 1975
Iowa Beef Processors Tow. the nations largest cattle slaughterer reports sales of 811.9 million for the 26 weeks ending May 3 up from 732.7 million last year. Net earnings rose to 9.94 million from 6.45 million and earnings per share climbed to 3.41. A portion of the second quarter earnings is set aside in a reserve for the Amarillo Texas facility opening.
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Dakota City
Neb
Iowa
IBP
Amarillo
Tex
Weather 30 day precipitation and temperature outlook
The National Weather Service releases a 30 day outlook detailing expected precipitation and temperature trends. Forecasters anticipate varying rainfall patterns and temperature swings across regions, with emphasis on drought risk and potential storms.
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National Weather Service
Meat Imports Slow But Remain Above Last Year
U S meat imports slowed in April but through April were 7 percent ahead of a year earlier. Quota type beef shipments under voluntary restraint agreements keep volumes in check. Australia leads supply, with New Zealand also rising, while overall four month totals exceed last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Congress
Australia
United States
New Zealand
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Omaha
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TLS
Benton Holsteins
GIANT
Qogue
PANDA
Box of Six
16Th Ave
ANT Store
Aerli
Weather Outlook
Iorma
AFX Magha
Tyco Rtr
Estes & Centuri
Seay
Seventh Avenue
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