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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1971
Page
7
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner notes USDA planting intentions show 6 percent more corn plantings nationally. He cites 70.1 million acres in 35 states, with a 71.3 million acre national total if kept, and discusses seed quality, blight risk, carryover, and price implications for 1971.
Bob Wisner of Iowa State University reports 1971 soybean planting intentions in major states at about 46 million acres, seven percent above 1970 but well below the 50 million acre USDA goal. If actual plantings align with intentions, production may fall short, potentially boosting prices and prompting possible shifts in set aside policy to spur more soybean acreage.
A.H. Epstein of Iowa State University explains frost cracks form when rapid warming followed by sharp freezes causes trunk and bark stress. Susceptible species include apple elm sycamore linden and Norway maples with cracking leading to drying damage and wood rot risk. Prevention centers on avoiding rapid growth shielding young trunks and whitewashing or wrapping trunks.
Iowa beef cattle men invited to an open house February 12 at the ISU Ruminant Nutrition Farm near Ames. About 120 cows wintered on five corn stalk based rations will be viewed from wagon rides with weight changes announced. Visitors may talk with ISU livestock specialists and engineers while sampling coffee and doughnuts.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said the Laos action would help meet or beat Nixon's May 1 50 000 troop withdrawal target and lower U S casualties. He noted 10 000 U S ground forces support Saigon moves into Cambodian and Laotian sanctuaries. South Vietnamese troops can win most battles with current strength.
Fifteen American students from the National Student Association traveled via Moscow and other cities to Hanoi in December to draft a peace declaration with North Vietnamese peers. They met officials, toured sites, and observed limited damage from bombing while stressing a U.S. withdrawal from South Vietnam by June 30, 1971.
Marquette crushed Milwaukee Branch 98 to 56 as Jim Chones led with 21 points and Marion the team notched its 19th win and 31st straight in Milwaukee Arena. Villanova toppled Fairfield 97 to 60 with Howard Porter setting scoring records and a 61.3 percent first half. Indiana edged Michigan State 71 to 70.
The Midwest Division shows four strong teams, with Milwaukee leading the pack after a 107 106 win over Detroit. Phoenix pulled within a half game of third place by beating Baltimore 120 115, while Chicago fell to Boston 90 88. Atlanta beat New York 114 109 and Los Angeles topped Cleveland 116 111 as the tight race intensifies.
Iowa Dairy Day will be held March 2 at Iowa State University with keynotes on business management. Speakers include Louis P. Longo of Connecticut and John Speicher from Michigan State University. Registration starts 9 a.m. in C Y Stephens Auditorium, program at 10, adjournment at 3:30 followed by tours of exhibits and ISU farms.
Twenty two Webelos and accompanying adults hiked five miles on a cold Sunday afternoon. They saw game traces, identified trees, and explored a small cave after ice walking and dam climbing. Snowmobiles were limited to the reservoir area.
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