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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
2
The piece notes drought across the Corn Belt causing uneven yields with rainfall far below normal and subsoil moisture depleted. It critiques disaster payments and crop insurance, urging broader actuarial, universal coverage, and affordable options for all farmers amid calls for improved disaster provisions and a shift to comprehensive crop insurance.
The 1977 Blouin energy survey reports public opinion on a wide energy plan. Majorities favor government leadership, conservation incentives, tax credits, and delaying advanced nuclear systems until safeguards exist. Windfall profits curb gets strong support.
In a column by Betty Wagner references President Carter's welfare plan with strict work requirements, notes on costs, and hopes for long term efficiency. The piece includes cultural and local notes about energy surveys led by Rep. Mike Blouin, community events, and local history items from Monticello and Jones County.
The Monticello Express lists annual subscription rates by region including Clinton Cedar Delaware Dubuque Jackson Linn counties at 11 dollars, with higher prices for other areas and servicemen rates. It notes association memberships and advertising representations, referencing offices in Des Moines and Brooklyn.
The NENA bc ruted 1885 claims nationwide and state recognition since 1955. It lists numerous awards across categories including general excellence, typography, editorials, agriculture service, news coverage, photography, and community service. The record highlights multiple national and state honors for advertising design and color use.
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