Corn Crop Report Eyes Blight Impact On U S Markets
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will issue its late today crop production report amid fears of Southern leaf blight damaging the 1970 corn crop. Analysts see potential market shifts but private estimates vary on damage, with yields possibly below 4.7 to 4.2 billion bushels as dry weather and blight threaten the nation’s staple grain.
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Surgeon General Calls Smoking Glamour a Youth Hazard
Surgeon General L. Steinfeld urged a tougher anti smoking campaign at a national conference. He said federal agencies will restrict cigarette sales in hospitals, cut free distributions, and boost education to deter youth while Hollywood and advertising are partly to blame for smoking’s glamour.
Dravo claims phosphates nitrate removal process tested
Dravo Corp reports a process to remove 80 percent of phosphates and 90 percent of nitrates from domestic sewage after six months of tests at its Indian Lake plant near Pittsburgh. The company plans patents for deep bed filters and says the compact system fits small municipalities, schools, shopping centers and hospitals.
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Governor Gets No Agnew Invitation
New Mexico Governor David Cargo said he was not invited to the Albuquerque fund-raiser where Vice President Spiro Agnew will speak and he has not been asked to buy a ticket. He noted he will leave office this year and commented on the race between Democrat Bruce King and Republican Pete Domenici calling the contest a case of the bland leading the bland.
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Agnew Mistakenly Recasts Candidate Name in Casper Speech
Vice President Spiro Agnew, in Casper Wyoming, misnamed congressional candidate Harry Netts as Harry Taylor during a Thursday night speech. He called it a common campaign lapse and promised it would be the headline story tomorrow.
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Blown-Up 747 To Cost Taxpayer 9 Million Payment
The U S government will pay up to 9 76 million of the 23 99 million insured value of the Pan American 747 blown up by Palestine guerrillas in Cairo The special war risk policy was issued July 1 under a 1951 law allowing government aviation insurance when not available commercially The plane carried 14 23 million of commercial insurance The incident may prompt larger future policies as insurers reassess rates London markets say hijacking policies are being canceled and new rates set A DOT spokesman said it was too soon to tell if rates will rise or if other planes will require government insurance The government now insures nine large 747s
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Judge Will Rule On War Legality
In San Francisco federal court four University of California students seek to have the Vietnam War declared illegal and unconstitutional. Judge Sweigert said he will rule after government responses, noting the Supreme Court has avoided ruling on constitutional limits of war powers. He highlighted debates over Congress versus the president in declaring war. Separately in Hartford, Sen Barry Goldwater urged more science in marijuana debate while supporting current penalties as too harsh for users and too lenient for sellers.
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More For Education Than Arms In France
Paris AP reports the 1971 French budget balances with a focus on education over military spending. The plan includes an 8 percent inflation factor and totals about $31.5 billion, up 8.7 percent from 1970. A Northern Ireland note appears in the dispatch. No injuries were reported in the government building incident.
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Bellringers Seek Mental Health Funds Drive Continues
Prank Paxson announces Vigilante Bellringer effort in Martinsburg and nearby towns to raise funds for a Mental Health Association. Local chairmen named for door to door campaign. The group seeks citizen volunteers and support from United and community memberships to aid families and law enforcement addressing emotional illness in Audrain County youth.
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Clergymen Seminar and Health Center Workshop Plans
Mexico MO Ledger notes Audrain clergy invited to annual Clergyman's Seminar to improve community work. East Central Mo Mental Health Center sponsors a public health nurse workshop linking center to local schools. A mental health professional is visiting six counties to assist schools and an information service is available for help.
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Without Hell's Bells Census Count Drops
Hell Michigan population fell from 52 to 48 in the 1970 census amid drafts of brothers George and Charles Bell. Hell Chamber of Commerce attributed the drop to those two not being counted and stated pride in its armed forces service. Nearby Jonesburg auction bills list items including an antique “Thunder Mug.”
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Updated AP World Map Offered To Ledger Readers
The Associated Press backs ground News Map of the World will be offered again to Ledger readers. This four color, king sized map on Texoprint resists wear and tear and includes 11 maps and charts on current events. Titles cover Military Alliances The Sino Soviet Border War Torn Vietnam Arab Israeli Conflict World Hostilities Since World War II and more. Send $1.50 to Background World Map care of The Ledger. postage paid.
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