Farm implement dealer sees slow recovery in 1983
R J Purdy of Fremont reports a 30 percent drop in farm equipment sales as 1983 looms. High interest, rising credit costs, and low crop prices squeeze farmers, with Consolidation feared and inventory burdens mounting at the International Harvester dealership. Repairs and parts sales rise modestly as farmers push machinery to last another season.
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Fremont
R. J. Purdy
International Harvester
Purdy
Ohio plant aims to turn corn to gasohol energy boost
South Point Ethanol along the Ohio River plans 60 million gallons of ethanol a year from coal-fired conversion of corn, producing gasohol with higher octane and lower emissions. The plant expects 150 new local jobs, 24 million bushels annual corn intake, and 180000 tons coal use, backed by Ohio Farm Bureau and partners Ashland Oil and Publicker Industries. Farmers trucked 24,000 bushels for opening events while concerns over food vs fuel linger.
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South Point
Ohio River
Ohio
Phoenix
South Point Ethanol
C. William Swank
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Farm Bureau
David C. Miller
Ohio Farm Bureau
Miller
Swank
Ashland Oil Inc
Ashland
Publicker Industries
Greenwich, Conn
UGI
Valley Forge, Pa
Airmen Appleby Myosky Brady Assigned and Promoted
Airman Scott Appleby son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Appleby 131 Woodview Drive has been assigned to Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi after basic training and will receive instruction in administration. Airman Michael Myosky son of Trene Robinson 434 Windsor Drive has been assigned to Chanute Air Force Base Illinois after basic training and will study fuels specialization. George Brady son of Mr and Mrs William Brady 351 Eaton Blvd Grafton has been promoted to staff sergeant and serves as fuels training supervisor at Elgin Air Force Base Florida with the 3210th Supply Squadron.
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Scott Appleby
Wayne Appleby
Woodview Drive
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Air Force
Appleby
Michael Myosky
Trene Robinson
Windsor Drive
Chanute Air Force Base
Myosky
George Brady
William Brady
Eaton Blvd
Grafton
Brady
Elgin Air Force Base
Fla
4-H awards expected to reach 200000 in 1983
National 4-H Council and over 50 sponsors plan about 200000 awards for 4-H members in 1983. The program includes more than 275 scholarships totaling 260000, 1400 expense paid trips to National 4-H Congress in Chicago, medals and other gifts. A National Report Form starts the process, with an 11 page form covering stories data projects and leadership. A workshop on December 29 teaches form filling and tips from past winners.
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4-H
National
4-H Council
4-H Congress
Chicago
Cooperative Extension Service
Lowell St
Elyria
Eva Weber
Lorain County
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Tops Church Size
The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC is described as the largest Catholic church in the United States reflecting its vast scale and significance in the capital.
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Washington, D.C
United States
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Gomery County
LaGrange Board
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