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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1973

Page

11

Nature on Parade drama and storm damage near town

A two hour nature drama titled Nature on Parade unfolds with five acts from a gentle breeze to a dramatic storm. The description notes black clouds, sharp lightning, rain and a vivid rainbow, followed by calm sun, while residents observe the setting sun and a restored valley. Nearby, locals describe Orchard Hill and Powder House as pillars of history, with community gatherings and reflections on the cycle of nature. The piece includes a separate report on the Voluntary Allocation Program for energy supplies and the outlook of fuel shortages over the next two years, with officials testifying about priorities and potential hardships.

Fayetteville Tennessee Hazel Green Alabama Mr. Meadowlark Burnham Eaton Poage Ligon Duke Ligon Office of Oil and Gas Atomic Energy Commission Department of the Interior

News Quiz Answers Summary Capsule

A compact recap lists MONDAY News Quiz responses across WORLDSCOPE and NEWSNAME with Dr Hector Campora as a match reference. It notes selections for MATCHWORDS and NEWS PICTURE items including the Montreal Canadiens and Indianapolis 500 as notable entries.

Latin America Hector Campora The New York Times Montreal Canadiens

Apple Blossom Festival Graces Nashoba Valley

In spring the town honors apple blossoms as Nashoba plantation west of Boston showcases hillsides of pink and white. The Apple Blossom Festival draws visitors from miles away to the Common to savor history and homemade cakes, as locals enjoy the season.

Nashoba Boston

Year of the cicada era sparks urban lawn debate

The Chicago Tribune notes Brood XIII cicadas emerge after 17 years, plaguing lawns and trees with holes and feeding on leaves. Editorials suggest readers consider eating cicadas to curb predator populations and ease high food costs, citing Field Museum expert Henry Dybas on abundance and taste.

Current Field Museum Bulletin Henry Dybas Museum Dybas Chicago Mary Meade

Interior to publish voluntary fuel allocation guidelines

NBC reports that the Interior Department Office of Oil and Gas will publish voluntary fuel allocation guidelines in the Federal Register early next week. The move outlines recommended distribution rules amid supply concerns and aims to promote orderly fuel use nationwide.

Duke Ligon Oil Policy Committee House Agriculture Committee Office of Oil and Gas NBC Interior Department Federal Register

American Cyanimid To Print NCCC Cookbooks

American Cyanimid Company will underwrite the design and production of 100000 cookbooks for free distribution to broiler processors in 1973 National Chicken Cooking Contest. NBC President George Watts said processors may order a limited number of free copies.

American Cyanimid Company NBC George Watts

Corn helps beer industry via corn syrups adjuncts

Washington AP reports Corn Refiners Association president Robert C. Liebenow says beer and corn feed each other. Brewers rely on corn syrups as adjuncts, replacing traditional grits and flakes, while beer remains a long standing American drink. Dr Henry H Schopmeyer adds technical context.

Washington Robert C. Liebenow Corn Refiners Association, Inc Liebenow United States Henry H. Schopmeyer Corn Sweetness, Inc

Farmers See Grain Fuel Growth in Beer Industry

Farmers are seeing their grain used in a growth industry. Americans are drinking more beer, Schopmeyer said in the report. Beer consumption has risen over the last decade to 49.6 gallons per person or 131.1 million barrels, from 15.9 gallons per person or 89 million barrels per year.

Schopmeyer

USDA Announces 1973 74 Income Poverty Guidelines

Atlanta Ga The U S Department of Agriculture has announced income poverty guidelines for determining a child’s eligibility for free or reduced price lunches and breakfasts in the 1973 74 school year. The guidelines are effective starting July 1 1973 and are mandatory for all schools in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or receiving federally donated foods. Families at or below the levels will receive free meals. State educational agencies will set state specific guidelines by family size for use by schools.

Atlanta Department* of “Agriculture USDA Food and Nutrition Service FNS

New USDA Guidelines Raise School Meal Income Limits

State guidelines may not fall below USDA or exceed it by more than 25 percent for free meals and 50 percent for reduced price meals. The new standards rise about 32 percent from 1972 73 levels. For a family of four the income threshold goes from 4110 to 4250, tied to CPI changes. Alaska and Hawaii adjust with local cost differences. USDA also finalizes a 1973 income poverty amendment to address hardship in the current year.

USDA FNS Bureau of the Census Alaska Hawaii

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