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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1973
Page
13
A reflective piece recalls how wind shaped memories from Lacey’s Spring to Massey Church and a mobile home wreck near Wade Place. It contrasts strong destructive force with gentle refreshing gusts while noting skyward thunderheads on Mud Tavern hill.
An article notes that Americans spend a lower share of income on food than Western counterparts. A Framingham worker spends about 25 percent of his $12,200 yearly pay on food, while Renault mechanic Rene Frere in Boulogne-Billancourt spends over 40 percent of his family earnings. US Labor data show four person budget: food 23 percent, housing 24 percent.
The Office of Management and Budget extends the period for emergency-loan applications for farmers in Limestone, Lawrence, and Morgan counties through July 31, 1973. Letters detailing extension and eligibility will be mailed July 18, 1973, with county supervisors handling notices.
Senator Henry M. Jackson a Democrat from Washington said the Agriculture Department knew about the $1 billion grain agreement with Russia before it was disclosed but kept it secret. The claim centers on prior knowledge within federal agencies amid a grain deal context reported by United Press.
Shelbyville Kentucky AP Maria Braden reports that a major U S dairy herd, one of the nation’s top establishments, will be auctioned this October amid questions about the food future as industry minds turn to the move.
Ralph Peed, a Shelby County dairy farmer, plans to sell his business at auction in October though he will keep the farm. He cites high feed costs and the milk price squeeze under the Nixon price freeze as driving factors. He notes his herd ranks sixth nationally in productivity and questions the appeal for new workers, while remaining optimistic about the long term and consumer support.
The Agriculture Department reports total meat imports for January through May reached 503.8 million pounds, up 10.4 percent from 1972. May arrivals totaled 113 million pounds, led by Australia at 231.8 million pounds, while Canada Ireland Panama and Haiti showed sizable declines.
District notes coastal bermudagrass thrives for erosion control and beef pounds per acre when paired with fescue. Morgan County farmers like Baren Nelson report 1–3 tons per cut, 3 cuts yearly, with 500 lb 0-14-14 and 500 lb nitrogen per acre annually. Garnet Page planted April 25 and achieved two light hay cuts, using soil tests and Limazine for weed control.
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