Northwest Iowa Farmers Press for Higher Estate Tax Exemption
Northwest Iowa farmers and wives debated farm issues with 16 urban congressmen on Capitol Hill during Berkley Bedell's Northwest Iowa Farm Convention. They urged raising the estate tax exemption for family farms from 60 000 to 200 000 to keep farms viable, while panels covered grain inspection federal policy and embargoes.
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Northwest
Iowa
Congress
Washington
Berkley Bedell
Capitol Hill
Joseph Fishe
House
Ways and Means Committee
Larry Kallem
Iowa Cattleman’s Association
Marvin McLain
Packers and Stockyards’Administration
Congressman Bedell
James Placke
State Department
Ford
David Hume
USDA
Environmental Protection Agency
Farmers Home Administration
Hubert Humphrey
United States
Humphrey
White House
Capitol
Canning supply shortage eyed by Congress official replies
Congress asks FTC to probe home canning equipment shortages amid rising demand for jar lids. USDA says lid production will nearly double for 1976 with new manufacturers entering the market. A select committee is defined. Bedell invites readers to write questions for future columns.
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House Subcommittee On Commodities and Services
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Mouw Attends 94th Iowa Veterinary Meeting in Des Moines
Dr. O W Mouw of Rock Valley Iowa participated in the 94th annual Iowa Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Des Moines February 22 to 25. Iowa State University and other institutions from multiple states provided scientific talks on animal health. Officers installed included J H Krichel Jr Keokuk president Kenneth Fertig Sheldon president elect William Blohm Carroll vice president and F D Wertman Carlisle executive director.
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O.W. Mouw
Rock Valley
Iowa
Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
Des Moines
Iowa State University
Ames
National Animal Disease Center
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
Georgia
Oregon
J.H. Krichel, Jr
Keokuk
Kenneth Fertig
Sheldon
William Blohm
Carroll
F.D. Wertman
Carliste
Lark View Au Burn and Small Town Highs in State Tourney
Hoorays rise for Lark View Au burn Manilla and other small towns showing they can compete with larger schools. Kim Peters of Andrew’s girls’ team overcomes handicap to play. Fans honor good sportsmanship at Rock Valley Marcus game. Merchants and locals display signs cheering the Des Moines bound Rockets. Deb Draager places third in the state free throw contest. The Rockets. Spring.
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Lark View
Auburn
Manilla
Deb Draager
Bee Opinion Opines on Spring Mud and Criticism
A playful column mocks spring mud and harsh reception of country singers using humor. It comments on political candidates who swell in image rather than grow in substance.
Concerned Parents Upbraid MDC District at Board Meeting
Attorney John Te Paske outlined complaints from a group of parents in the Maurice-Orange City district. He cited administrative discipline handling, leadership, coaching attitudes, and social studies teaching prep as concerns. They warned further discussion would follow at the next board meeting.
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John Te Paske
Maurice- Orange City
Te Paske
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TP Manson
Senate
Select
Congressman Berkley Bedell
Cannon
Washington, D.C
Mouw
Kim Peters
Andrew
Rock Valley-Marcus
Hisses
Judiciary
Iowa Senate
Marge Harmelink
MDC
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