Beef Remains Consumer Favorite Says Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department projects beef will continue as the public’s preferred meat. It sees no immediate threat from vegetable protein substitutes and expects growth in beef cattle production and large feedlots. Hog production should rise but more slowly. Per capita beef consumption is forecast at 1¢ pounds while pork reaches 46.8 pounds and poultry 25.6 pounds this year.
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Ovida
Martin AP
Washington
Agriculture Department
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Gross National Product Projected to Increase 75 Percent
Agriculture Department projects a 75 percent rise in gross national product from 1964 to 1920, with per capita purchasing power up about 40 percent, but real consumption may shift toward more meat and convenience foods while fresh fruits and fats decline. Also: temperatures 6 to 10 degrees below normal through Wednesday with rainfall 0.0 to 1.09 inches. West Liberty fairgrounds hosts the Light Horse and Pony Show Sunday at noon, Everett Rife supervising.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Lom Fear
West Liberty
Everett Rife
Rollo Arp
Ed Haylslett
Growing Concern Over Outcome of Food Population Race
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman told the OECD of rising global concern over the food population race but expressed confidence the war on hunger can be won. He cited shifting priorities in developing countries, more investment in agriculture, and repeated advances in per capita output despite recent declines in the decade. He noted demand for fertilizer seed and pesticides outpacing supply but highlighted brighter signs in production techniques.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Atlanta Bans Cheap Pistols
The Atlanta Aldermanic Police Committee passed an ordinance banning sale of .22 caliber pistols with barrels under three inches and priced below 39 dollars citing their use in recent crimes. The report also notes trainer-driver Frank Ervin’s prior sub two minute miles with Bret Hanover at Sportsman’s Park in Chicago on June 25.
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Frank Ervin
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Soybean Convention Scheduled Aug 17-19 at Des Moines
Members of the Louisa County Soybean Association will attend the American Soybean Association Convention in Des Moines August 17 through 19. The 46th annual convention program will be at Hotel Fort Des Moines on August 17 and 18, with a field trip to Iowa farms and Iowa State University on the 19th.
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Leland Swafford
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Canada
John Marsh
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Marvin Olson
Phoenix
Jake Waterhouse
Olson
Commodity Distribution Is Scheduled For August Dates
The next Commodity distribution will be August 16 for residents outside Muscatine city limits, followed by two days for city residents. August 17 serves last names A through L, August 18 for M through Z. Available items include dry milk, rice, flour, corn meal, shortening, rolled wheat, canned beef, peanut butter, corn grits, split peas, raisins and margarine. Only applications completed and approved before August 8 are eligible.
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Muscatine
1965 standardbred sale yields high prices for yearling pacers
The 1,948 yearling pacers and trotters sold at 19 major standardbred sales in 1965 averaged $3,296. Strong demand supported average prices, reflecting robust market activity for young Standardbreds.
Crop Production May Dip Below Last Years Records
Washington reports this year’s crop may fall about 7 percent from last year’s high due to hot dry weather, not causing a food shortage but raising farm and food prices. Declines expected in corn, oats, barley, flaxseed, hay, peas, potatoes, hops, apples, grapes, cherries, and pecans. increases in winter wheat, durum wheat, rice, beans, soybeans, tobacco, sugar cane, and pears. Soybeans forecast at 860 million bushels, up slightly. total feed grains production down 6 percent. Reserves could dip below 40 million bushels, risking shortfalls.
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OVIDA
Martin Washington
Europe
More of Nation's Farmers Receiving Equality of Income
Washington AP reports a Agriculture Department study shows more farmers earning parity or equality of income with nonfarm workers than before. It notes 450000 farms selling 12000 or more valued at 12 percent above parity, producing 60 percent of market goods, while 550000 farms selling 10000 to 12000 stay 18 percent below parity. Farms with 5000 to 10000 would need near doubling incomes, and those under 5000 would require quadrupling. Off farm income matters for living levels.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Bologna Law School Roots and Student Surge
Tradition holds Bologna's law school founded in 3083 with a 3083 year, and by the dawn of the century the Italian school reportedly enrolled about 10,000 students.
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Bologna
Farm Share of Food Dollar Dips in Q2
An Agriculture Department report shows the farmer’s share of the consumer food dollar averaged about 40 cents in the April to June quarter, down from 42 cents in the prior quarter. The report notes the farm share historically ranges from 38 to 43 cents, with 43 cents last seen in 1954. It also cites a June food market basket cost of $1,094 and consumer prices 5 percent higher than a year ago, with food expenditures making up 18.2 percent of income in Q2.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Columbus School Bands Present Concerts at Louisa Fair
The Columbus junior band directed by Thomas Withero performed Tuesday at the Louisa county fair before horse races. Wednesday the high school band gave a concert on the fair's new dance floor, but races were canceled due to rain.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus Community School
Thomas Withero
Columbus Community High School
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