Consumer advocates and cattlemen clash over meat prices
Eddie Collins notes Esther Peterson, a consumer affairs figure tied to Giant Food Stores, urges higher protein options while beef prices surge. He urges cattlemen to mobilize, boycott stores, and counter her ads, criticizing profit motives and media attention amid rising beef costs. The piece names Giant Food Stores in Washington DC, Maryland leaders, and media coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Collins
Esther Peterson
Brahama
Esther
Utah
Washington
Peterson
Lyndon B
Washington D.C
Richmond
Virginia
Baltimore
Wisconsin
Landover
Maryland
Herman Pierce
Irish Shannon
Shannon
Giant
Esther Petersons
Jack Danzanskys
Association
Iowa farmers plan more corn despite lower national acres
The March planting intentions survey shows corn acreage at 68.5 million nationally, down 7.6 percent from last year, with Iowa following the trend though still poised for a large crop. Soybeans are expected to rise nationally, while costs and potential set-aside policy decisions loom over harvest prices and future acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bob Wisner
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa
Secretary of Agriculture
Wisner
USDA
U.S
Enrollments Due for 1972 4-H Corn Production Project
4-H corn production enrollments are due with a goal of 500 members across 50 counties. In 1971 Iowa had 250 members. nine Washington County youth have joined so far in 1972. Project teaches optimum corn returns via current practices and offers college funding through scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Gamon
Washington County
4-H
Iowa 4-H
Garren Benson
Iowa State University Extension Agronomist
Dennis Berger
Wellman
Corn Project
FS Services, Inc
Paul Reed
Jeff Connell
Muscatine County
Herbert Fickel
Louisa County
Debbie Kress
Clay County
Don Frazer
Grundy County
Brian Brunn
Mitchell County
Dennis Hanson
Webster County
Allen Rudy
Delaware County
Parental burden and stages in caring for handicapped children
Mrs Grace Orr of the University Hospital School in Iowa City discusses how parents cope with a handicapped child. She outlines stages from shock to realistic awareness, the impact on family dynamics, and the role of local counseling to focus on positives and shared love between parent and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Grace Orr
University Hospital School
1971 Banner Year for U I Foundation Gifts
University of Iowa Foundation posted a record 6.1 million dollar fundraising year in 1971 with contributions from nearly 11,000 donors including a 3.5 million Bandag stock gift from Roy J. Carver. The gift fueled scholarships, professorships, museum and stadium projects and more, marking a national standout in annual giving. John Kilmartin began as a fireman in England after saving a neighbor from a blaze hours before his first shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Darrell D. Wyrick
University of Iowa Foundation
Wyrick
Roy J. Carver
Carver
Muscatine
U of I Foundation
Bandag, Inc
Bandag
Old Capitol
U of I Museum of Art
Iowa Stadium
Hancher Auditorium
U of I
Presidents Club of the
University of Iowa
Willkie Speech on Citizens and Constitution
A thought for today quotes Wendell Willkie stating that the Constitution does not provide for first or second class citizens. The remark reflects the era’s political discourse on equality and civic rights.
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Wendell Willkie
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Feeders
Jim Frier
Washington Evening Journal
US Foundation
South Elmsall
England
UPI
John Kilmartin
Kilmartin
Sitler
Auto Parts
North
Iowa Ave
Farm Liability
Farm Bureau Insurance Service
Hussein
Abdul Hamid Sharaf
Kint Hussein
Jordan
Israel
Sharaf
Baghdad Radio
Iraq
Sorrell Glass
West Madison
Sam's Saw Shop
S. Third Ave
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