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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1972
Page
13
The passage reflects on observing the sky and the birthplace of life, noting the first snows and a future cleansing. It speaks of earth being made new, with a period of transition between autumn and winter where rugged age and time are revealed.
The Decatur Daily notes proposed maximum spring and summer corn prices of 1.20 to 1.25 per bushel for Illinois farmers in 1973. It cites drought and heat. Monroe County adviser Arlin Obst cites sun, humidity creating hot spots in high moisture corn while Richland County adviser Paul Wirth says standing corn is strong due to less corn on stalks and predicts county average yields under 60 bushels per acre versus 80 in a normal year.
The column blends notes on Soviet prizes for grain production with a Midwest Alabama weather scene. It highlights Pravda announced incentives including banners and cars, then shifts to cold dry weather and ice in northern Alabama, plus freehand reflections on TVA developments and local figures.
Mercury at greatest morning elongation December 14 with a 21 degree west of sun view. Moon perigee December 19 with Saturn nearby at sunset. Winter solstice December 21 marks shortest day in Northern Hemisphere. Ursid meteor shower peaks December 22 but bright Moon dimmed viewing.
The passage reflects on the year ending and daylight shortening, noting earth’s ageless dignity across seasons. It contrasts spring’s freshness, summer’s green, autumn colors, and now a rugged, fundamental earth showing bare trees, quiet brooks, and sheer ledges, revealing enduring geography and scars of abuse.
University of Illinois experts warn of a bleak Christmas for many farmers as wet fields slow harvest and grain drying fuel remains scarce. Despite record corn and soybean yields, heavy field losses and high prices strain finances, with cash markets buoyed by export demand and cautious forward sales.
An Illinois study and hearings led by the Illinois Agricultural Association and the EPA examine whether animal waste regulations are needed. Sessions begin December 20 in Rockford and proceed through February 1 in Marion with producers researchers and officials contributing data for the Pollution Control Board review.
Alabama and Alabama A S Departments of Agriculture report cattle and calves market results. Slaughter cows and bulls higher than week ago with feeders and heifers also up across weight ranges. Prices listed for utility, cutter, canner cows and commercial, utility bulls plus calf categories with weights and ranges.
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