Washington County hogs ranking and other Iowa brief items
The Crop and Livestock Reporting Service lists Washington County as third in hog numbers among Town counties with 283000 hogs on farms at the start of 1970 and an estimated 331000 on January 1. Delaware leads with 819000, Plymouth 305000, Cedar 280000, and Sioux 272000. Five youths were arrested in Brighton on drug charges, later released on $500 bonds each, with arraignments set for Wednesday after police found marijuana and hashish. The Iowa City fireman’s wife seeks $1 million in damages from five companies for injuries from the Mercy Hospital explosion in 1969. A legislative subcommittee endorsed reducing free deer licenses in Iowa from 23,476 to lower numbers, affecting landowners and tenants. Legislation for a study of a 12 month school year was introduced in Des Moines. John Culver said he would resign as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserves following a federal ruling on congressional officers holding military commissions.
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FDA drafts rules for vegetable meat substitutes
FDA began drafting ground rules for a new generation of meat like vegetable protein products. A coalition led by General Mills and Archer Daniels Midland submitted a proposal to set minimum protein vitamin and mineral content and labeling rules. Experts warn standards will push toward nutrition equivalent to meat if prices are lower, with market expansion expected in two years.
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Lawmakers eye exemptions in Iowa property taxes
DES MOINES UPI lawmaker Sen Edward Nicholson Republican says the Iowa Legislature may move to remove tax exempt status from a large share of real estate. He notes about 25 percent of property in Tow is tax exempt and Des Moines alone holds $122 million in exempt property, suggesting taxing part could aid property tax relief. Nicholson chairs a Senate subcommittee reviewing proposed removal legislation.
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WHS musicians earn top ratings at Albia contest
Washington High School musicians earned seven division I ratings at the solo and ensemble contest in Albia. Forty entries from the school covered vocal and instrumental categories with numerous soloists and groups earning top marks as part of a strong overall showing.
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Nader attacks Nixon plan on business tax break
Ralph Nader led opposition to a 36.8 billion depreciation tax break for business with Yale law professor Boris Bittker and economist Robert Eisner backing claims the plan is legally flawed or ineffective. Nader cites executive action questions and cites a Treasury hearing set for May 3 to challenge the proposal.
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Metropolitan Opera baritone thrills Washington with 1970 71 concert
Robert Goodloe, a young baritone who rose from Simpson College to the Metropolitan Opera, entertained Washington Saturday night in the final concert of the 1970 71 Concert Association season. He performed opera, art songs and Carousel and Barber of Seville numbers with verve, accompanied by Dr. Robert Larson of Simpson College. The audience gave prolonged applause and pre-campaign memberships were sold in intermission.
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Firemen battle two farm blazes near Washington and Flower
Washington firemen answered two calls on farms, first at William Petratz south of Washington on Coppock road. A double corn crib and about 65 pigs burned with heat lamp ignition blamed. Near noon at Jesse Radda farm southwest of Flower a brush fire destroyed a small machine shed with implements including a corn picker, with crews guarding a nearby steel bin.
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Brezhnev policies approved by Soviet Congress amid praise
Leonid Brezhnev’s policy platform won a thunderous 90 second ovation as the Soviet Communist Party Congress endorsed his foreign and domestic agenda for five years. The vote reflected strong support with 46 speakers and 250,000 letters backing the report. Brezhnev’s peace plan urged a world disarmament conference and limits on nuclear powers, while promising higher living standards and improved relations with the United States and China.
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Austrian Engineer Invents Pollution Cutting Carburetor
Austrian engineer George Hammerschmidt claims a designed carburetor halves exhaust pollution and boosts mileage. After five years of home trials in Graz, tests by Austrian automobile clubs reportedly show reduced emissions at higher RPMs, with improved engine smoothness and cleaner spark plugs. He reports 200000 miles of testing and 16 percent fuel savings on one trip and expects patent approval later this summer.
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Court upholds 1968 firearms registration law
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 1968 firearms registration law against self incrimination challenges. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion for a court that affirmed the government appeal of a federal Los Angeles dismissal in the case against Donald Freed and Jean Sutherland for conspiring to possess and transfer unregistered hand grenades.
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Intercepted Memo SEN NICHOLSON Des Moines
An intercepted memo from Senator Nicholson in Des Moines hints at a brewing clash over exemptions. The note warns that the sea of exemptions may become a political storm as lawmakers weigh carve outs and exemptions in upcoming debates.
Weather Forecast From United Press International
United Press International reports a mild forecast for the Central and Southeast regions with fair skies tonight. A warmer trend is expected Tuesday with daytime highs reaching the upper 40s and cooler conditions returning afterward.
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