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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1967
Page
4
State Comptroller Marvin Selden Jr. reversed his prior directive to county auditors over how to divide $5.3 million in household goods replacement funds. He admitted an earlier equal split plan was a mistake and ordered pro-rated distributions based on amounts previously received by taxing bodies.
The article notes that nearly half the U S population is under 25, with growth concentrating in megacities and expanding suburbs. It highlights a shift toward youth in major metro areas, with three of five people in large urban complexes and suburbs gaining the lion’s share of growth.
Hog prices may weaken this fall if farrowings are near forecasts, says Iowa State University farm economist Gene Futrell. Sept 1 hog weights trend lower, with later-year marketings possibly dipping but price strength expected into mid-winter before a spring easing. Farrowing plans suggest smaller early 1968 marketings, then a rise in late spring.
Pfc. Daniel D. Drape with US service number 54-926-423 is listed in Battery D 6th Battalion 56th Artillery Box 162 APO San Francisco 96491. This provides the latest address for personnel stationed in Tripoli.
Late winter to early spring hog prices likely at least as high as a year earlier but may drop below 1967 levels in May to June. December February farrowing plans call for a two percent reduction, subject to change. Lower corn prices and large supplies suggest much lower feed costs in coming months, boosting hog-corn profit prospects this fall and winter and possibly prompting earlier increases in farrowings.
Belmond Iowa will observe Tornado Day on Sunday October 15 inviting friends of the community to revisit the site of last year’s disaster. A marked tourist route will guide visitors through the areas of greatest damage now rebuilt with homes stores and new buildings. No formal program is planned.
A brief note suggests activity or results likely occur during the winter period, with a strong possibility of reaching completion or impact by the March to May quarter. The statement implies anticipated timing without detailing specific events or entities.
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