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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
19
Nation faces meat scarcity within twelve months as forecast by Lounsberry. Expert cites weather, prices, and consumer trends shaping demand. warns shortages could hit pork and beef hardest while exports shift and prices rise amid uncertain future.
Eastland told reporters that farm fuel quotas threaten the harvest and urged immediate steps to prioritize fuels for agriculture. He warned continued limits could cripple farming as heavy rains delayed planting and storage, pressuring the administration to reassess energy support for farmers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a shuffled local notice with scattered names and places. Several proper nouns appear garbled, including person and place references, with no coherent event or outcome clearly discernible. The readable fragments suggest a community note or election related snippet but lack verifiable specifics.
Local council and industry officials discuss lifting price ceilings on nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. Cedar Rapids figures, led by Senator Dick Clark aide Bob Weems, cite domestic supply, foreign competition, and railcar availability as key factors. Mayne and colleagues warn removal could ease shortages but risks higher costs for farmers.
The report cites the nationwide market basket costs with the highest level in 17 years. It notes declines in milk and sugar costs, a rise in certain staples, and a September peak around 829 dollars. Data credited to LISHA cre wictans shows shifts in prices and weekly costs affecting farmers and consumers.
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