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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
7
Eddie Collins recounts being named an Honorary Wyoming Cowbelle after a humorous stage moment. He describes gifts including jerky and a cowbell box, praises the Cowbelles for hard work and drought-fighting effort, and notes cattle market forecasts and regional grazing observations from a 700 mile plus tour.
Toward conservation, Iowa farmers and landowners created over 35 000 acres of water areas in small farm ponds mainly for livestock water, with many stocked for fishing and recreation. Iowa's Soil Conservation Service notes 1000+ ponds built last year, plus 57 000 miles of terraces protecting hillsides. 875 contractors work in the field as $19 million was spent in 1970 on conservation practices.
Washington observers note the 0.6 percent May rise in the consumer price index, the largest since February 1970, tempers hopes inflation is fading. The Labor Department report sparks cautious comments from the Council of Economic Advisers while Maurice Stans touts containment. Democratic leaders call for an emergency economic conference to map full relief measures.
Public auctions listed for Mt. Pleasant Columbus Junction and other Iowa towns include Jurant Equipment at Princess Cafe starting June 25 at 6 p.m.. Mayers Gas Station closing out sale in Columbus Junction at 1 p.m. with Sam Myers. home sale at 108 N Adams St Iowa owned by Mr and Mrs Verne Miller on July 10. 40-acre farm for auction one mile north of Prairie Flower School Washington starting July 10 at 2 p.m. Also Estate of Maude Durst and a variety of household goods and livestock sales at Kalona, Walivestock Exchange, Me Haupert Livestock, and other locations on various dates.
UPI reports Agriculture Department officials consider dropping the July 1971 corn crop forecast amid fears of inaccuracy due to the blight. A final decision likely next week. If dropped, August reports will use field surveys with state-by-state figures, replacing the July projection.
Washington await a welfare bill to create a basic annual income for the poor. The plan would give a family of four roughly 2400 dollars per year. Backers say it will pass by about 40 to 60 votes, with a close vote on deleting welfare provisions. The measure follows President Nixon's request to reform the current system.
The plan would be federally run with uniform standards differing from state to state. It includes a 5 percent Social Security boost for 28 million Americans and changes to Medicare hospital insurance. Total first year cost estimated at $11 billion.
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