Environments seen as causes of cancer
The National Cancer Institute reports racial and geographic patterns in U S cancer deaths from 1950 to 1969, noting similar regional patterns for whites and nonwhites that imply environmental factors. Black, American Indian, Chinese and Japanese groups show varying higher rates for specific cancers, with whites higher for others. the atlas urges consideration of environmental influences.
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Washington
UPI
National Cancer Institute
U.S
Cancer Atlas
Office of Cancer Communications
Bethesda
Funeral services for Henrietta Helen Lackey
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon January 5 at the United Presbyterian Church chapel with Rev. William Kettlitz officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Synchronized swim classes open at YWCA for girls
Room remains for girls to join Tuesday evening classes starting January 11 at the YWCA. Instructor Marion Schiebel will lead the program. For details, contact the YWCA office.
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YWCA
Marion Schiebel
YW Office
Markets are a busy daily draw in town
Markets area in town show steady activity with vendors and customers trading goods. Shoppers report popular produce and crafted items, while stalls remain crowded through the morning and afternoon, reflecting local economy momentum and community routine. Market officials note consistent turnout across days and seasons.
Pigs at Iowa convention to feature seminars and prizes
Iowa Pork Producer Convention at Waterloo ConWay Center hosts seminars on marketing waste disposal and feeder pigs January 19 20 led by Bill Riggan and Jim Ledger. IPPA officials tout a practical program with ISU experts and industry leaders as attendance this year may surpass 3000.
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Iowa Feeder Pig Committee
Bill Riggan
Washington
Iowa Pork Producer
Waterloo
Jim Ledger
IPPA
Ralph Howe
Clemens
ConWay Center
Jack Armstrong
Farmer Cooperative Service
USDA
Bernard Ebbing
Rath Packing Company
Phil Spike
Iowa State
C.D. van Houweling
D.C
Bureau of Veterinary Medicine
FDA
Vern Meyer
ISU Extension Ag
Robert Glock
ISU
Ron Steffes
Stewart Melvin
Eldon Hans
Riggan
Soviet Union to import only small grain stocks
Moscow reports a record 1976 grain harvest of 223.8 million metric tons, allowing minimal purchases from exporters like the United States. Agriculture Minister Valentin Mesyats notes stockpiles cover needs, while a 1975 agreement requires minimum U.S. purchases of 6 million tons annually.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Valentin Mesyats
Mesyats
U.S. Agriculture Department
U.S
Legion leader challenges Carter pardon plan
William Rogers national commander of the American Legion says Carter's plan to pardon draft evaders is only partly correct. He urges cases be decided individually like military deserters and opposes blanket amnesty as insulting to veterans and a dangerous precedent for future draft evasion.
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Los Angeles
UPI
American Legion
Jimmy Carter
William Rogers
Rogers
Ag Policy Forum set for Jan 21 1977 Cedar Rapids event
The Eastern Iowa Ag Policy Forum on January 21 will cover regulation of agriculture including pollution, land use, grain marketing, and transport rules. It runs 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Iowa Hall Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids with ISU Extension and Ag Bureau co-sponsoring. Co chairs include Russell Swenson and Eldon Hans. Willis Glenn is program chair with Charles Davis Stan Geiken David Hammond Lyman Lampher Duane Madoerin Taunce Mathiason Ken Muller Barrie Swinbank among others.
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Eastern Iowa Ag
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa Ag Policy Forum
Iowa State University Extension
Ag Bureau
Cedar Rapids - Marion Area
Mary Pacha Yates dies at 91 in East Pleasant Plain
Mary Pacha Yates 91 of East Pleasant Plain died January 5 1977 at the Washington Care Center after two years there and prior long term care at Washington County Hospital Funeral services set for January 7 at St Josephs Church East Pleasant Plain with burial in St Josephs Cemetery Gould Funeral Home Brighton in charge Rosary January 6 at 730 pm Survivors include brothers John and Albert Pacha of Brighton and many nieces and nephews She was born January 13 1885 in Jefferson County and was active in St Josephs Church and the Altar and Rosary Society including ten siblings deceased
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Brighton
Mary Pacha Yates
East Pleasant Plain
Washington Care Center
Washington County Hospital
St. Joseph’s Church
Louis Leonhardt
St. Joseph’s
Seifert Wilson and Hutmacher Win YMCA Volleyball Openers
The Seiferts Wilsons and Hutmachers won in the YMCA men's volleyball league opening round on Wednesday. Seifert's beat Northrup King 16-14 and 15-8, Wilson's defeated Perfex 15-1 and 15-5, and Hutmacher edged Washington Manufacturing 11-15, 15-7, 15-8. Next week Wilson's meets Northrup King at 6:15 p.m., Seifert's plays Hutmacher at 7:10, and Perfex faces Washington Man. at 7:55.
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Seifert’s
Wilson’s
Hutmacher
YMCA
Northrup King
Perfex
Washington Manufacturing
Washington
Tax cut lowers telephone excise to five percent
The federal excise tax on telephone bills drops from 6 to 5 percent effective January 1. General Telephone Co officials say U S customers will save about 275 million dollars in 1977 at the new rate. The tax, first imposed in World War I as a temporary levy, has been reduced gradually since 1972 toward elimination in 1982.
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General Telephone Co
United States
Congress
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Ywca Briefs
Des Moines
Chicago
Toc! Liet
Washington Cafe
Riggan, Ledger
Talleyrand Tavern
DeLano's
Hwy. 1
Legion
Carter
Washington Evening Journal
Washington Post
VEW Hall
Whiskey Run
Shamrock Inn
Washington County Pork Producers
New City Hall
Washington, Iowa
Pirates Cove
Art Reifsnyder
Hardee
Washington, la
Iowa Frontier Cafe
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