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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
1
Moisture readings in Mo ravia show a wide range from under an inch to over three inches. Farmers grow anxious over a unusually dry spring affecting oat crops seedings and pasture. The text notes rising costs of planting today due to chemicals fertilizers and hybrid seeds compared with past frugal planting methods.
The article notes planting corn can yield up to 65 dollars per acre but requires heavy upfront costs. Modern planters mix starter fertilizer seed and multiple boxes for herbicide and insecticide, turning farming into a gamble amid weather, pests, weeds, and blight. It contrasts farmers seeking guaranteed income with investment-based earnings and welfare debates.
A Moravia High School senior writer laments years of fighting and turmoil. The letter blames administration and staff tensions for a widening divide and warns the town may lose its small school to bussing or closure within years. A concerned senior urges action to save the community school.
The Des Moines Register editorial notes drastic cuts to Iowa park appropriations for 1971-73, citing a reduction from initial requests to 24.4 million by the Appropriations Committee. It warns the move would stall the state park system, with Red Rock Rathbun and other parks receiving far less than needed. It also highlights proposed funding shifts and potential user fees amid aging facilities and rising visitation.
The Union camera captures a peaceful Rathbun lake scene with families picnicking on the shore enjoying wieners and marshmallows by a fire. Many groups picnic around the lake while some fish, water ski, and swim, and others sit by the bank fishing.
News of Interest From Franklin reports social visits and events around Albia and vicinity. Commencement exercises were held at Albia high school. several families from Des Moines and local residents visited relatives. Weekend outings included boating and picnicking at Rathbun Lake, with multiple households noted in attendance.
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