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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1979
Page
6
OBRL fills key state tournament posts as the season moves to post season next week with emphasis on top players and championship prospects. Gov Carlin comments on early months of the year while other pages cover gas concerns and Americana interest across the region.
Washington AP reports consumer advocates challenge a Agriculture Department rule limiting sale of foods with minimal nutrients in schools. Critics say many candy and snack items still meet the 5 percent threshold, while officials defend it as a logical standard. The rule, after years of study, would push fruits, vegetables, and nuts in place of candy before the final lunch period.
President Carter convened a domestic summit at Camp David to review energy and economic policy amid debate over gasoline allocation and a potential White House shakeup. Governors led by Kentucky's Julian Carroll joined top aides for discussions on oil shortages, recession risks, and political fallout.
Washington reports that foreigners are purchasing Kansas farm land at about 13 500 acres per year, with 18 months yielding nearly 20 000 acres in 14 transactions. The Senate Agriculture Committee notes nationwide purchases exceed 826 000 acres and Kansas ranks 15th among 20 states. Critics led by Senator Dole urge ending tax breaks favoring foreign buyers, warning land prices could push Americans off their farms. Investigators say some deals show foreigners paying up to 200 dollars more per acre than domestic buyers.
In Tehran the dollar remains king as Iranians rush to exchange rials for USD amid restrictions. Banks limit official sales, travelers face $3000 caps, and large sums move via unofficial markets on Ferdowsi Street amid ban on exporting cash. A weather forecast note follows with cloudy to sunny patterns and mild warmth.
Rainy weather delays Franklin County wheat harvest while panel reports suggest one of Kansas' larger crops. Merle Winsky notes 90,000 bushels received and yields seen at 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Prices stay high with July futures at 4.43 and farm bids around 3.90 to 4.00. Farmers store or sell as railcar shortages persist. Richmond Williamsburg elevators report 190,000 bushels, over 30,000 on a single day. Other crops show good stands though some fields thinner from rains pest and herbicide. Supplemental irrigation helps 30 area farmers, with humidity raising disease risk in gardens and fungus threats.
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