Salt water fish decline blamed on poor laws and apathy
Bill Wolf argues that waste, ignorance, greed, and weak or absent state laws are decimating salt water food fishes. He warns the problem hits the pocketbooks and stomachs of all Americans.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1949
Page
10
Bill Wolf argues that waste, ignorance, greed, and weak or absent state laws are decimating salt water food fishes. He warns the problem hits the pocketbooks and stomachs of all Americans.
The article argues overfishing and mismanagement push marine stocks to depletion. It favours national regulation over state control, notes benefits like reduced competition and better resource use, and warns of costs, including licensing and taxes to support enforcement. It also discusses speed measurement and boat testing as part of marine management.
Coach John McConnell leads Washington junior college baseball as the Cardinals schedule a game at the home field next Friday.
The team, hindered by poor weather this spring, will host Burlington on Friday after noon April 29. A trio of away games follows May 10 against Parsons B, May 13 at Burlington, and May 20 at Muscatine, with two more home dates adjusted for May 2 and May 6 against Parsons B and Penn College.
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