American and beef demand seen widening world impact
Increased global demand reshapes eating habits as beef consumption in the US rises from 55 to 117 pounds per person yearly since 1940. Dr. Jean Mayer notes 1.1 billion pounds imported in 1972 while prices soar in Copenhagen and Yokohama. Government steps push crop and meat production, with beef in feeding lots up 4 percent. Grand marshal Joe Higgins cites a 32,000 crowd at a parade while en route to Cedar Rapids.
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U.S
United States
Jean Mayer
Harvard University
Copenhagen
Yokohama
Joe Higgins
Alfred Knief
Trains Gain Ground on Jets on Key Northeast Route
A Federal Aviation Administration study shows rail ridership on the New York to Washington Metroliner route rose 18.6 percent last year while airline use grew 3 percent. Despite air dominance, trains increased market share from 25 to 27 percent between 1971 and 1972, with fare comparisons: air 26 dollars, rail Metroliner 19 dollars.
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New York
Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
New York-Washington
Metroliner
Moonlight gas market shifts press independents higher
Independent gas stations pay 1 to 2 cents more per gallon to compete with majors. Moonlight gas operates at wholesale level amid a seller's market. Overall fuel shortage remains manageable as some independents win court cases for supplies while others close.
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Platt
Dilgram Service
Things That Make Life Worth Living Column
Boyle reflects on simple pleasures and memories that give life meaning from childhood notes to family moments. Also reports a Clarksville farm triplet fawns birth on the Wedeking homestead, a rare doe gives birth to three female fawns.
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Neal Wedeking
Clarksville
Lynn Hall to Lecture at Upper Iowa College
Lynn Hall, a children's author and former Garnaville resident now living in Masonville, will speak at Upper Iowa College on Thursday morning, June 28. The free lecture is open to the public. Hall has won the Follett Award for her juvenile book A Horse Called Dragon.
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Fayette
Lynn Hall
Upper Iowa College
I Iowa
Garnaville
Touchwood Kennels
Masonville
Follett Award
Dragon
Oelwein Daily Register Rates and staff details
The Oelwein Daily Register lists pricing for local subscriptions within an eight mile radius and outside it. Rates include yearly and six month options for Tyr Amo Imo and Kirite radius with separate outside Stave Tyr pricing.
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Kirite
Break-in Reported at Levin Iron and Metal
An attempted break-in at Levin Iron and Metal at 200 Fourth St. S.W. was reported to police this morning. A window in the west door was broken. So far nothing appears missing.
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Levin Iron and Metal
Fourth St. S.W
Oelve
Florence Streight and Notable Names Gathered
A listing shows Florence Streight, Dorothy Hendershott, and couples Mr. and Mrs. John Corcoran, Mrs. Thomas Tracey, and Mrs. Lyman Bort appearing in a social roster.
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Florence Streight
Dorothy Hendershott
John Corcoran
Thomas Tracey
Lyman Bort
Volunteer committee hosts orientation at Delwein Mercy Hospital
Northeast Iowa Hospital Volunteer committee held an orientation session at Delwein Mercy Hospital Tuesday attended by Mrs. W. H. Gabriel Clinton state chairman Mrs. Glenn Conner Maynard northeast Iowa district chairman Mrs. Charles Dick Hampton Mrs. Eleanor Misner Belmond and Mrs. Raymond Kirsch Rowley committee chairmen A correction notes John Becker 115 Sixth St S W was misnamed John Barker in Tuesday’s Daily Register Firemen were called to a residence fire about noon Tuesday.
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Delwein Mercy Hospital
W. H. Gabriel
Clinton
Glenn Conner
Maynard
Northeast Iowa
Charles Dick
Hampton
Eleanor Misner
Belmond
Raymond Kirsch
Rowley
John Becker
Sixth St. S.W
John Barker
Daily Register
Avenson Talks Iowa Legislature Workload And Focus
Donald Avenson, freshman representative from Fayette County, says Iowa legislators must spend more time in Des Moines to do the job. He explains the need for compromise, urges tax reform, and outlines priorities for structure, lobbying, and long term planning for the state.
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Donald Avenson
Des Moines
Iowa
Avenson
Fayette County
Sclon
Volga Lake
Democratic Party
Robert Ray
Senate
House
Oregon
Oelwein
Washington, D.C
Three Accidents Reported In Oelwein Injuries And Charges
Police investigated three separate crashes. One person was injured. Vickie Buckman charged with failure to yield at First Street SW and First Avenue SW after a two car collision. A second driver, Scott Sieleman, charged with failure to yield after an incident on 12th Avenue SE. A three vehicle crash on North Frederick left Gustav Lenius hospitalized and charged with careless operation. Included is Army Commendation Medal recipient James McGrath of Independence for meritorious service in Vietnam.
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First Avenue
Frances M. Jennings
Frederick Ave
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Third St
Jennings
Lenius
Meyer
Independence
James McGrath
Donald McGrath
Republic of Vietnam
Sp4
McGrath
Vietnam
Army
Washington area’s high mobility fuels budget critique
In a Washington Star styled critique, an op-ed denounces federal funding for Washington, D.C., noting a $1.2 billion fiscal plan, $970 million debt, and a subway bill ballooning to $4 billion with bonds backed by the federal government. It condemns reorganization plans, labor deals, and calls for scrutiny of aid to figures like the American Kidney Fund. It also notes Fayette County school contracts and VA studies of black veterans.
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Washington Star
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House
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Indiana
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Fred Maleck
Office of Management and Budget
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Senate
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House of Representatives
Wapsie Valley approves 1973-74 budget in Fairbank
FAIRBANK The Wapsie Valley Board adopted a preliminary 1973-74 budget of 1 039 541 reflecting a 10 percent millage cut from 1972-73 while increasing state aid miscellaneous income and unspent balance. They set a hearing date for July 9 if forms arrive. otherwise August 13 at 7 30 pm in the high school. Also approved staff hires Kenneth Lueck Steve Doeden Susan Cantine and $3 949 for window replacements at the Fairbank building plus other small summer projects.
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Wapsie Valley Board
Kenneth Lueck
Maxwell
Steve Doeden
Cedar Falls
Susan Cantine
Decorah
Wapsie Valley
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