10 Year Low In Estimate On Corn In Missouri
Jefferson Missouri AP reports harsh weather including an early October frost has driven Missouri 1974 corn yield and acres down to a 10 year low. Harvest is projected at 156.8 million bushels with 57 bushels per acre, 31 percent below last year. soybeans also drop to 104.4 million bushels. Hay holds at 1.73 tons per acre, sorghum down 900000 bushels to 23.3 million. Barrowman notes prices may rise amid shortages, while futures respond to daily projections.
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Don Barrowman
Crop Reporting Service
Barrowman
Missouri
Food prices to rise as drought crops shrink supply
Washington reports that meat eggs and milk costs will rise next year as corn and other grains used for animal feed fall due to last summer drought and frost. USDA projects higher retail food prices through mid-1975 with limited beef, poultry, and dairy supplies and broader increases in processed foods and sweets.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Calley On Bail Paroled After Court Orders Release
Former Army Lt. William L. Calley, sole My Lai convict, faces bail hearing as 5th Circuit orders his release. Army Secretary Callaway announces parole effective November 19, marking a rapid shift after related court action.
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Columbus
Army
William L. Calley
My Lai
5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Calley
Howard ‘‘Bo” Callaway
Californian Hires Wife For 500 Month Salary
Edmund L. Van Deusen, a 50 year old chemist in San Francisco, hired Elaine Peterson, 35, to live with him as an informal wife for 500 dollars a month. They signed a contract outlining duties, hours, and vacation, with Peterson describing the arrangement as very sexy and free from love.
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San Francisco
Edmund L. van Deusen
Elaine Peterson
van Deusen
Peterson
Los Angeles
Elaine
Ms. Peterson
Gold price could hit $200 an ounce soon
London AP reports bullion dealers say gold rose to an all time peak near $184.50 an ounce and could surge to $200. Friday’s $6.26 climb occurred as Middle East demand and inflation hedges boosted buying. U.S. dollar weakness and expectations of a post December 31 gold market further fuel optimism.
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London
Middle East
U.S
Nixon
Jury Questions Party Secretary in Hearnes Inquiry
Kansas City AP report says Rita Herron, former Missouri Democratic party executive secretary, testified before a federal grand jury probing Gov Warren Hearnes era administration. She described general questions about boss Delton Houtchens, contracts, and donations, with other witnesses from Jefferson City firms declining to discuss testimony.
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Kansas City
Rita Herron
Missouri Democratic Party
Warren E. Hearnes
Herron
Jefferson City
Delton Houtchens
Houtchens
Too Fat To Type, Tacoma Woman Fired Over Weight
Tracy Kay Natcher, 18, fired from Tacoma Human Development Department Youth Services Bureau after two weeks due to city weight standard. Standing 5 foot 4, she weighed 198 pounds, exceeding the 148-pound limit. She offered to lose weight in a probation period and noted no job functions were hindered. She filed a complaint with the Department of Human Rights.
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Tacoma
Wash
Tracy Kay Natcher
Tacoma Human Development Department
Youth Services Bureau
Department of Human Rights
Cancer chemicals found in New Orleans water study planned
New Orleans water tests by the EPA show traces of chemicals that may cause cancer. The agency will conduct a nationwide reconnaissance survey to determine how widespread and serious the situation is. The EPA said results will indicate the scope of the issue.
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New Orleans
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Jackie Gleason to Wed Widow in December
Fort Lauderdale AP reports comedian Jackie Gleason 57 plans to wed Marilyn Taylor Horwich 49, a Chicago widow, in December. They rekindled a romance from 1948 when introduced by her sister June Taylor, later Gleason’s TV show choreographer. Horwich’s husband George Horwich died three years ago. Gleason divorced his first wife in 1968 and his subsequent marriage ended earlier this week.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jackie Gleason
Marilyn Taylor Horwich
Gleason
Appeals Court Praises Sirica Trial Handling
The federal appeals court unanimously approved U S District Judge John J Sirica handling of the Watergate trial praising his vigorous cross examination as within the highest tradition of his office The ruling upheld G Gordon Liddys conviction for burglary wiretapping and conspiracy and noted Siricas role in pursuing truth despite claims of co conspirators The decision also discussed potential Nixon testimony and the ongoing cover up case with further proceedings and tape plans outlined.
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Washington
U.S
John J. Sirica
Sirica
G. Gordon Liddy
California
Richard M. Nixon
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Liddy
Peter Maroulis
Supreme Court
San Clemente
Calif
Missouri Judges Bar Political Activity Under New Code
Missouri's Supreme Court enacts a code of conduct banning judges from leading political groups speaking for candidates soliciting funds or endorsing candidates. Effective July 1, the code requires resigning if seeking non judicial office and restricts courtroom broadcasting. It mandates reporting compensation from non judicial work and limits trustee roles while endorsing ABA guidance that complete separation is neither possible nor wise.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
State Supreme Court
Robert Donnelly
American Bar Association
Workshop on Alcoholics Drug Users Next Week
A daylong workshop on alcoholism and drug abuse for professionals will be held Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Mexico. Sponsored by East Central Missouri Mental Health Assn with help from juvenile office and City-County Health Unit, it includes talks by Stan Erdel Donna Schwartz and Gene Bickelman and a panel with Osborne Lowry and others. Community programs and work groups follow lunch, ending with a wrap-up.
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Presbyterian Church
Mexico
East Central Missouri Mental Health Assn
Stan Erdel
Donna Schwartz
Gene Bickelman
Department of Mental Health
Thomas I. Osborne
Jim H
Alcoholics Anonymous
Orvie Nix
East Central Mental Health Center
Susanna Bunge
William E. Lowry
Mexico High School
Fred Knocke
Ron
Danforth weighs 1976 Senate bid after Symington loss
Missouri Attorney General John C. Danforth indicated a likely 1976 U.S. Senate run or retirement after his 1970 defeat to Sen. Stuart Symington. Symington also declared he will seek a fifth term in 1976.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
John C. Danforth
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
U.S. Senate
Danforth
Symington
Washington
Skyscraper Fire Damages Syndicate Trust Building in St Louis
A general alarm fire gutted much of the second floor of the 67 year old Syndicate Trust Building in downtown St Louis Friday night. About 130 firefighters and 35 pieces of equipment battled the blaze for two hours. Three firemen hospitalized for smoke inhalation. two women rescued. Fire damage limited to second floor with extensive first floor water damage. Investigation ongoing into the cause.
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ST. Louis
Syndicate Trust
Harker
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Mexico Area
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Disney
Etme Sonn
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Wena
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