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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
16
Iowa energy officials say propane shortages should not force a food or heat choice. Dr. Samuel Tuthill notes propane supply is 102 percent of last year but 25 to 30 percent is held by speculators outside normal channels. Weather will shape this season's propane shortage and crop drying needs.
Iowa figure Tuthill criticizes energy speculation as a giant ripoff while noting 56 percent growth in propane demand and 18 percent rise in interruptible natural gas contracts. He urges state rather than federal handling of energy crises and cites slow, centralized federal fuel monitoring with 9700 cases filed and 3500 resolved.
Rome. The United States said its wheat stockpiles, though shrinking, remain adequate to meet global demand. Chile joined nations seeking American cereals, with its new military regime seeking wheat amid transportation disruptions after last week’s coup. The FAO meeting, attended by major exporters including the United States, Canada, Argentina, Australia and France, and European Community states, noted a modest supply improvement and no current crisis.
Senate and house conferees reached agreement on a roughly 9.9 billion agriculture and environment bill. The deal preserves a 97 million milk program for schools, beyond the 25 million House version, with modifications to cotton subsidy limits and allotment handling. The measure requires full chamber approval before sending to the President.
A Sun Sept 23 estate sale at Herald Hills features 1 oven, machines, house pickup, and New Hampshire goods. The sale is located 54 miles southeast of Central City.
Baxter Freese of Wellman, president of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, says retail beef prices should drop from peak levels seen during the price freeze as farm cattle prices fall about 30 percent. He notes plentiful top quality beef and ongoing supermarket advertising but warns prices could rise again if cattle supply tightens. live cattle prices moved from 57 to 40 cents a pound.
CENTRAL CITY The Linn County Cattlemen Association will hold its annual steak fry Thursday evening September 27 at the Central City fairgrounds starting 6:30 p.m. Directors are selling advance tickets at four dollars for the top sirloin dinner.
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