Iowa Corn Harvest Shrinks Amid Dry Summer Drought
Iowa officials cut the 1975 corn crop forecast to 1.032 billion bushels from 1.092 billion, due to a severe mid-summer drought. Soybeans hold steady at 215.45 million bushels, with Illinois remaining the top corn producer. Frost risk and continued dry spells loom for both crops.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Illinois
Duane Skow
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Shaw
Robert Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Finois
Immunization clinics move to new Public Health offices
Washington County public health nurse Mildred Lee announces the fourth in a series of immunization clinics for pre school children. Clinics will run 1 to 4 pm next Tuesday at the new Public Health Nursing Service offices in the courthouse basement. The program adds mumps protection and continues to cover diphtheria tetanus polio measles and other types. Cost is 50 cents per dose. no one denied protection for inability to pay.
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Mildred Lee
Washington County
Public Health Nursing Service
County Nursing Service
CIA documents recalled as White House urges return of materials
Washington reports say the administration demanded immediate return of all secret documents from the House Select Committee on Intelligence after the panel suspended hearings over declassification. Chairman Otis Pike warned the presidential order could end the inquiry, noting he would consult the full committee before complying. Assistant Attorney General Rex E. Lee accused the panel of violating constitutional practice by publicly releasing war-related intelligence predic tions.
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Ike
House
Carl Albert
Lee
United States
Executive Branch
Select Committee
Pike
Legislative Branch
Cyprus
Ford campaigns 11 hours across New Hampshire
President Ford traveled in a bulletproof vest during an 11 hour southern New Hampshire swing to back Senator Louis C Wyman. He planned a two day trip to St Louis Kansas City Kansas City Dallas and Midland, with 115000 spectators along 136 miles of stops. Ford's crowded, hands on approach followed Sacramento, emphasizing Republican unity and diverse views amid tight security.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
New Hampshire
St. Louis
Kansas City
Kan
Dallas
Midland
Tex Ford
Louis C Wyman
John Durkin
Lynette Alice Fromme
Charles Manson
Sacramento
California
Ronald Reagan
Iowa Property Valuation Equalization Increases Across Counties
State tax officials announce 1975 property value adjustments across Iowa counties. Greater increases target agricultural land as reassessment lags and market prices rise. Some counties see 47 to 52 percent hikes in agricultural values, with urban and rural residential classes also adjusted. Tax bills due July 1, 1976 will reflect these changes.
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Bair
Louisa County
Keokuk County
Henry County
Barr
Utilities Show Modest Tax Rise In Washington County
The 1975 assessed value of all utility companies in Washington County rose 3.2 percent to 7.73 million dollars, far less than agricultural, commercial, and residential property gains. Utilities total actual value reached 28.61 million, with state rules tying utility valuations to regulated earnings, while other real estate is locally assessed. Across Iowa utilities up 6.2 percent to 963 million, with railroad value dropping 5.8 percent.
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the Evening Journal
Washington County
Iowa
State Department of Revenue
H. Ernest Lund
Lund
Revenue Department
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
General Telephone
Burlington Northern
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative
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Iowa Daily Press Assn
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