Environmental rules could cut farm income says USDA economist
A UPI report notes Agriculture Department economist James Kasal found that proposed environmental controls such as diversifying land use reducing fertilizer use and lowering soil erosion could significantly trim farm net revenues. The study uses a river basin model to show potential declines from 9 to over 45 percent depending on rules. Kasal cautions the findings are preliminary and call for more research.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
James Kasal
Kasal
Markets Livestock Jump in Joplin and Des Moines Report
Markets report cattle and hog prices in Joliet and Des Moines with mixed changes. Cattle steer bids steady to higher while hogs drop, receipts noted for Monday and weekend totals, including 61,000 Thursday and 50,000 forecasted.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Des Moines
Iowa assessor and deputy exams set for October dates
Revenue Director Gerald D. Bair announced statewide exams for city or county assessor and deputy assessor in October. The city and county assessor test is 8 30 a m on October 9 1976 at Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, and the deputy assessor test is 8 30 a m on October 2 1976 at the same location. Applications must reach the Department of Revenue at least three days before the exam.
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State Revenue
Gerald D. Bair
Lucas State
Des Moines
Iowa
Director of Revenue
Bair
Department of Revenue
4 H crop and weather report period August 12 18
Topsoil moisture adequate and crops look excellent. Activities include haying and bean walking. Report lists names in townships and rainfall totals. Corn dented and silked. beans podded and pod development progressing with some shedding.
David Richard 82 Dies In Wayland Hospital
David Richard 82 a Parkview Home resident Wayland died this morning August 20 1976 at University Hospitals Iowa City Survived by wife Ruth two daughters Mrs Floyd Reschly of Wayland Mrs Evert Weston of Washington and son Roger of Fairfield Funeral arrangements pending at Beatty Jennings Chapel Wayland
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Wayland
David Richard
Parkview
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Ruth
Floyd
Ruth) Reschly
Evert
Wilma) Weston
Washington
Roger
Fairfield
Beatty-Jennings Chapel
On the Record Deeds Public land transfers listed in Brighton Kalona
A sequence of deed transfers records numerous property trades and consolidations. Clarence W. Jarrard and Phyllis A. Jarrard appear in multiple transfers involving Relden Jarrard and Kay M. Jarrard to Surviving owners, with sections 18-75-7 and 13-75-8 cited. Additional conveyances include Bessie Prehoda to Edward P. Scherrer, William Alin to Robert Randall, Sandra Dee Sherman to David Hyde, Edna Durian to Jerry LeRoy and Pamela Nelson, and many more. Other filings cover various lots and blocks in Wellman, Brighton, Kalona, and Washington County, plus conservatorship transfers and estate actions. The list reflects broad land title activity in multiple townships and additions during the period.
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Clarence W
Phyllis A. Jarrard
Relden Jarrard
John H
Madeline C. Neiman
Kay M. Jarrard
Clarence Jarrard
Bessie Prehoda
Edward P. Scherrer
S.W
S.E
William Alin
Robert Randall
N.W
N.E
Sandra Dee Sherman
Sandra Dee Hyde
David Hyde
Mealey
Brighton
Edna Durian
Jerry LeRoy
Pamela F. Nelson
Wellman
Phyllis Jean Adank
Charles D. Thompson
Erdice
Ainsworth
William L. Mineart
Harold Humston
Golda M. Bartlett
Donald B. Robison
Paul J. McAndrew
Bernard A. Schmidt
Ropp
Kalona
William F. Litwiller
Washington County
A.W. Chilcote
Washington
Fiona L. Beemblossom
Terry W
Ann M. Moore
Woodlawn
Edward L. Kauffman
O.S
O.L
Mary Ann Wise
Paul Alfred Wise
Kalwel Enterprises, Inc
Edwin D. Slabach
Gaylord L. Yoder
Park View Subdivision
City of Kalona
On This Date August 20 1976 History and Sky Notes
The entry notes Friday August 20 1976 as the 233rd day of the year with 133 to follow. It lists zodiac Leo births including Benjamin Harrison and Shirley Booth, historical milestones from 1741 Alaska discovery to 1974 Rockefeller nomination, a thought for the day, and a line about the rising hang gliding craze with about 30,000 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Shirley Booth
Vitus Jonas Bering
Alaska
Col
Horace Hanes
Ford
Nelson Rockefeller
America
Pork Producers Convention at ConWay Center Waterloo
The Iowa Pork Producers annual meeting and convention runs January 18–20 at the ConWay Center in Waterloo. A 110 booth trade show, seminars on facilities herd management and nutrition, and programs for the Parkettes plus the Iowa Pork Queen coronation at the banquet on the 19th. Reports on the National Pork Producers Council and other boards plus Iowa Porkettes projects. Reservations through the Waterloo Convention Bureau.
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Iowa Pork Producers
Waterloo
ConWay Center
Parkettes
Iowa Porkettes
Iowa
Pork Industry
National Pork Producers Council
National Livestock & Meat Board
Iowa Pork Producers and
Porkettes
Waterloo Convention Bureau
W. 5Th St
Social Calendar Friday Trap Shoot at Walton Clubhouse
Friday evening social calendar notes a trap shoot at 6 30 p m at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse with members expected to attend and participate in a rustic shooting event.
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Izaak Walton
Senior Center Potluck at Sunset Park Draws 88 Attendees
On a sunny Wednesday 82 Senior Citizens members and six guests enjoyed a dinner at Sunset Park. SCAD led by Mickey Curley delivered a delightful program in the afternoon. The center invites volunteers to call for a visiting callers program and notes the YMCA closure for cleaning until August 30. The September Labor Day program is planned for 1:30 p.m. on September 1 in the Community Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Washington
SCAD
Mickey Curley
Senior Citizens
Senior Center
Y.M.C.A
Hospital 3 Notes and Births Report
Hospital 3 notes admitted yesterday include Glenn Hesser of Wayland and Mrs Gertrude Jacobs of Columbus Junction for medical cases. Births yesterday report a son to Mr and Mrs Thomas Lowe of Chicago Illinois. Dismissals today include Harold Montgomery of Washington Pat Foriash of West Chester and Wayne Cline of Washington.
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Glenn Hesser
Wayland
Medical
Gertrude Jacobs
Columbus Junction
Thomas Lowe
Chicago
Harold Montgomery
Washington
Pat Foriash
West Chester
Wayne Cline
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