Farm Benefits Are Seen In Soviet Grain Trade
US surplus grain shipments to the Soviet Union mark a new export pipeline that could reshape farm production and government crop controls. The $750 million three year deal may boost port and transport jobs by 3000 to 5000 per export surge, with analysts predicting 22 500 to 37 500 man years. Initial Soviet purchases are expected to focus on wheat with some corn preparation underway.
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Washington
Sotviet Union
Commodity Credit Corp
Department of Agriculture
China
U.S
Nixon Administration
Peter G Peterson
Agriculture Dept
Great Lakes
Gulf Ports
Larrel C Meade
Export Marketing Service
USDA
Waste Disposal Impacts Crops Across Regions
Dr Leon Chesnin of the University of Nebraska Lincoln notes animal wastes can both help and harm soil and crop production. He seeks the maximum manure per acre without harming crops and compares US practices with Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, where grazing and manure spreading differ and rainfall drives salt leaching toward groundwater.
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Leon Chesnin
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Mead
Chesnin
United States
Germany
Switzerland
Netherlands
European
Bonn
Giessen
West Germany
Wageningen University
Europe
OSHA Agriculture Panel Convenes In Washington
The 15 member Standards Advisory Committee on Agriculture of OSHA met in Washington to outline its role in developing and updating farm safety standards. The group will form subcommittees to tackle pesticide rules and migrant labor camp standards as it works with the Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders. Robert H. Discoe of Paxton Neb represents employees. other members include employers, the federal government, state groups, and professional bodies.
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Washington
Standards Advisory Committee On Agriculture
The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
George C Guenther
J Phil Campbell
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Robert H. Discoe
Paxton
Neb
Discoe
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Labor Day Traffic Safety Campaign Announced by Exon
Governor J James Exon today announced a statewide traffic safety campaign for 1972 backed by the Governor's Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee. The plan targets Back to School and Labor Day travel with seat belt emphasis, highway safety publicity, defensive driving, SLAP Committee cooperation, and a lights on campaign.
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Lincoln
J James Exon
Merle Reiling
Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee
Reiling
Endangered Species Report Released by Nebraska Game and Parks
Lincoln a report from the Game and Parks Commission details rare and endangered species in Nebraska. It covers the black footed ferret swift fox lake sturgeon peregrine falcon and whooping crane with habitat needs decline factors and management suggestions. The notice notes 24 additional rare species and penalties up to 100 dollars fine and 30 days in jail for harming listed species. Copies available from Ross Lock PO Box 30370 Lincoln NE 68503.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission
Ross Lock
Balloon team vanishes after transatlantic attempt in 1970
In September 1970 Rodney and Pamela Anderson and pilot Malcolm Brighton launched from Easthampton L I in the balloon Free Life aiming to cross the Atlantic. After 30 hours and about 1000 miles the craft crashed and the three were never found.
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Rodney
Pamela Anderson
Malcolm Brighton
Easthampton
L.I
Atlantic
Buying Burgers At The Fair Will Aid Lung Disease Drive
The Sidney Breath For Life campaign teams with the Jaycees and St Patrick's Athletic Association to run a hamburger booth at the Counts Fair. Profits support the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation chaired by Ron Holly, with Bob Selzer soliciting donations from local businesses. Cystic fibrosis remains incurable, with centers nationwide treating over 12,000 patients and early diagnosis as key.
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Ron Holly
Bob Selzer
Sidney
Nosebleed Care Advised By Nebraska Medical Association
Nebraska doctors outline causes and proper first aid for nosebleeds with advice on front nose bleeds stopping by pinching near the nostrils and side-lying positioning. Back-of-nose bleeds may need medical care and possible nasal packing with cautions for injuries and potential deformities.
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Nebraska Medical Association
University of Nebraska seeks 8.8 million boost in state funds
UN president D B Warner presents the preliminary budget increasing the general fund to 55.9 million and total funds to 95.9 million, a 188 percent rise in state money. Regents debate three budget options, consider tuition changes, and plan to vote next month alongside a five year plan toward excellence. Roefoot criticizes the rise as too large.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
NU Board of Regents
D.B Warner
Regents
State Department of Administrative Services
Warner
Kermit Hansen
Omaha
J.J. Exon
Bruce Beecher
Creston
Iowa
Varner
Roefoot
June Accidents Leave 42 Dead in Nebraska
The Accident Records Bureau reports 42 highway fatalities in June 1972 across Nebraska from 3,889 motor vehicle crashes. Of the dead, 29 were male and 13 female. 31 fatalities occurred on rural roads, with only two on Interstates. Five deaths involved bicyclists. Through six months, 194 people died, up from 189 a year earlier.
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Lincoln
The
Accident Records Bureau
Nebraska Department of Roads
Nebraska
Environment takes center stage in town reflections and thanks
A reflective column contrasts grass and air with human care while listing visitors to Cheyenne and nearby towns. It notes the Buffalo Bend Singers performance under Loren Bauman and closes with local anniversary dates and readers’ thanks.
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Nebraska
Joe Conaway
Stanley Ganzel
Gary Abke
Sidney Day Care Center
Martha Ogle
Lillie Osborn
Ella Ostermeier
Sylvia Miller
Ida Rehmer
Mattie Rufenacht
Esther Sears
Martha Christensen
Dorothy van Aelstyn
Buffalo Bend Singers
Loren Bauman
Women workers guaranteed federal rights in construction
The Labor Department directs federal contracting agencies to include equal opportunity statements in construction contracts. It states women must have equal opportunity in all employment areas while not altering minority employment standards. The note cites broad policy changes affecting federally funded projects. In 1971, foreign tourists numbered 24 million visiting Mexico's interior.
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Labor Department
Mexico
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