Hog market outlook signals higher supplies later in 1977
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell says hog prices have improved from late spring lows but larger pork supplies are coming later this year into 1978. Farrowing plans in 14 states are up about 5 percent for June-August. profits remain fair and may rise with good crops and stable feed costs. He forecasts June prices in the upper 30s at Iowa points and low 40s in July, with July-September around 38 to 41.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Futrell
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
U.S. No. 2
Minnesota
USDA
ISU Extension Home Economist Advises Safe Pesticide Use
Pesticides boost crop yields and home gardens but are toxic. The guide urges label reading and signal word awareness, with steps to shield families, manage spills, and properly wash and dispose of contaminated clothing and gear.
What’s cookin from Helene B Dillon desserts and cakes
A home cook column shares butter icing method and party chicken cakes on toast, plus from scratch brownies and a pineapple custard pie. It notes mixing steps, proportions, and serving ideas for desserts and bridge club gatherings.
Dear Doctor Advice Column on Fashion Morals and Growth
A reader questions church dress code after being scolded for jeans and a sweatshirt. Dr Wallace confirms modesty matters, defends worship focus, and advises not quitting the church. The column also covers returning stolen footballs to school, and a teen asking about growing taller with clear heredity limits and examples.
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Mary
Chiropractors seek legal challenge to vaccination bill
The Chiropractic Society of Iowa plans legal action over a new immunization bill requiring six vaccines for school entrants. The 46 39 House vote rejected a conscience clause exemption. religious and health exemptions exist. Society leaders at Des Moines convention vow to test constitutionality and equal protection while stressing medical freedom concerns.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Chiropractic Society of Iowa
House
The
W.G. Crestinger
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cretsinger
Mid-Prairie Board approves contracts and budget changes
The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board met May 9 in regular session approving changes to the testing program replacing ITED with IBA at ninth grade and replacing ITED with GAT at eleventh grade. Resignation of junior high head custodian Ward Ehrenfelt accepted for May 31. Ray Sailor to replace for June. Several teacher contracts approved and summer staff named. Tentative budget amendments set for June 13 hearing. General Fund and Schoolhouse Fund adjusted. Title I funds for 1977-78 approved. Engineer's pond dam report studied. two members appointed to review recommendations.
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P.E
Ass't
Donna Christians
Leigh Anne Cox
David Marcouiller
Dennis Harrs
Phil Conaway
Warren Olson
Jim Truelson
Area Education Agency
Wellman
General called from Korea seeks face to face with Carter
Third ranking U.S. Army general in Korea Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub flew home to meet President Carter after public criticism over planned troop withdrawals. A higher official who warned war risk remained in Korea. Gen. John W. Vessey echoed similar views last month.
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Washington
UPI
South Korea
Carter
U.S
John K. Singlaub
Seoul
White House
Singlaub
John W Vessey
United Nations
Jean Kennedy Smith to headline IARC convention in Iowa
Jean Kennedy Smith sister of the late President John F Kennedy will headline the Iowa Association for Retarded Citizens convention at the Dubuque Ramada Inn June 3 5 The theme Arts and the Handicapped features workshops on arts for preschool school age and adults plus art outdoors and art in religion The Very Special Arts Festival at Five Flags Civic Center will showcase handicapped Iowa students talents with grants from the Iowa Arts Council and NCAH Public invited. registration via IARC state office 1 800 362 2927
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Des Moines
Jean Kennedy Smith
John F. Kennedy
Iowa Association For Retarded Citizens
IARC
Dubuque Ramada Inn
Arts and the
Smith
Alliance For Arts Education
AAE
National Committee, Arts For the Handicapped
NCAH
Edward Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Five Flags Civic Center
Iowa
Iowa Arts Council
Brock enters four-year Air Force program in 1975 grad
Patrick Brock, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs Wayne Brock of 909 North 7th Avenue Washington, left May 19 to begin active duty with the United States Air Force. Sgt. Vicki Kelso, local recruiter in Iowa City, announced and assisted him into the four-year program. Brock is at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, completing six weeks of basic training. After basic, he will study electronics. He is a 1975 Washington High School graduate.
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Patrick Brock
Wayne Brock
North 7Th Avenue
Washington
United States Air Force
Vicki Kelso
Iowa City
Brock
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Washington High School
Professional Directory listings for legal firms and child care
Richard S. Bordwell offers contact in Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates firm. Morrison Morrison Lloyd with Morrison and Lloyd. John C Owen attorney. Stewart Shearer with Tindal Abstract Dept. Swarthout Realty lists Lowell A. Swarthout broker. multiple addresses and phones provided.
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Richard S. Bordwell
North Marion
Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
Craig Arbuckle
South B
Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
Douglas L. Tindal
West Main
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