Senate Happenings Report From Iowa Lawmaker Visit
A Iowa senator describes a Washington trip with Muskie Jackson Benston and Speaker Albert to hear Ford on Revenue Sharing. He discusses malpractice insurance seminar, farm truck limits, energy, and state aid impacts of property revaluation versus state revaluation set for 1975 and 1976. He criticizes rural-urban voting patterns and urges action on capitalization rate and state aid alignment.
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Senate
Washington
Muskie
Jackson
Benston
Carl Albert
White House
Ford
Kissinger
House
Iowa
Branstad Reports Packer Bonding Bill and Antitrust Debate
This week the House passed a packer bonding bill to protect livestock feeders from losses when dealing with insolvent packers by requiring bonds covering two days of purchases. The House also debated House File S84, an anti trust measure by Prof. Dorcey Ellis, criticized as overly centralized regulation.
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House
American Beef
House of Representatives
Dorcey Ellis
University of Town
Lawmakers back Ellis anti trust bill amid exemptions
The article argues that Iowa legislators, lacking anti trust expertise, largely endorsed Professor Ellis' bill. It notes federal laws already cover interstate commerce and objects exemptions for labor unions and cooperatives, urging a broader approach to curb powerful groups. A closing Thought For The Week quotes a politician’s prayer.
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Iowa
Ellis
Students Enroll in Northwest Iowa Vocational School Programs
Thomas Grandgenett of Wesley is enrolled in the Market Management Program at Northwest Iowa Vocational School Sheldon beginning September 2 for six quarters. David Everding of Buffalo Center starts the five quarter Auto Mechanics program the same day. Both are Titonka High School graduates set to finish in May.
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Thomas Grandgenett
Wesley
Northwest Iowa Vocational School
Sheldon
Iowa
Thomas
Tie
Lawrence Grandgenetts
David Everding
Buffalo Center
NIVS
David
William Everdings
Titonka High School
How To Save Money On Garden Fertilizer
Iowa State University extension horticulturist Henry Tabor says avoid small packages to save money on fertilizer. A 50 pound farm bag costs far less per nutrient than a one pound package, and many gardeners can use a 50 pound bag for vegetables, flowers, and lawns. Read labels to know what you are getting.
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Iowa State University Extension Horticulturist
Henry Tabor
Urges Dog Owners To Vaccinate Now
An Iowa official urges dog owners to vaccinate against rabies with state law requiring vaccination by 66 months of age and a booster at 6 12 months. Dr Hendricks notes rabies cases in dogs rose this year, often linked to unvaccinated animals attacked by skunks, and stresses protecting children.
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Iowa
Hend
Ricks
Titonka Adopted Into National Flood Insurance Program
HUD announces Titonka’s April 30 1975 acceptance into the NFIP enabling property owners to buy federally subsidized flood insurance. Coverage begins immediately with a 30 day initial grace, then a waiting period, via Employers Mutual Casualty Co. Local agents may obtain policy forms and rates.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Titonka
J. Robert Hunter
HUD
Unter
Uanger
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
P.O. Box
Des Moines
Burt Blacktop
Dick Gercis
Advises Corn Planting Now Sidedressing Later
Iowa State University extension agronomist Regis Voss urges farmers to plant corn without nitrogen fertilizer due to wet ground and add nitrogen later as sidedressing. Sidedress any time after planting until plants reach 10 to 15 inches, about five weeks after emergence, to avoid root pruning and align with plant needs.
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Iowa State University Extension Agronomist
Regis Voss
Cadette Scouts Meeting Recap May 5
The Cadette Scouts met on May 5 at 4 15. The secretary Lola Beenken reported the secretary and treasurer's reports. Members discussed an upcoming party and the trip to Adventureland and prepared for the Mother Daughter Tea. Lunch was served.
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Cadettes
Adventureland
Lola Beenken
Valley Farmers Monthly Meeting Reports Events
The Valley Farmers club met April 7 at Titonia School with eight members present. Mark and Allen Anderson led pledges, discussed mini-com contests and a future welding session at Richard Beenken’s, and heard an illustrated talk on Iowa Birds and Fish by Russell Bruns. Lunch by Mrs. Anderson.
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The
Valley Farmers
Titonia School
Mark
Allen Anderson
Mark Anderson
Richard Beenken
Russell Bruns
Iowa
Anderson
German Valley
Veryl Ricklefs
Albert Sloper
Mr. Bruns
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Cadette Scouts
Ariens
Farmers Co-op Oil Co
Titonka, Iowa
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