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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1972

Page

5

Nixon vows to cut aid to drug abusers’ protectors

President Nixon calls drug control an urgent national priority and pledges to suspend all U S assistance to nations whose leaders protect narcotics traffickers. He notes expanded federally funded treatment and aims to reach up to one million heroin addicts yearly with new funds.

Washington Nixon U.S State Department Congress George S. McGovern McGovern Narcotics Control

VFW Buddy Poppy Sale Marks 50th Anniversary

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will observe Buddy Poppy Day in Washington on Saturday September 23 with poppy sales conducted by VFW Auxiliary Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. Headquarters will be Golden Touch Decorators on the square. Proceeds aid needy veterans and families.

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Washington VFW Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Golden Touch

Iowa 4-H Clubs and Local Meetings Featured Activities

Iowa Maidens 4 H Club, Franklin Cubs H Club, and Jackson Boys held gatherings at community locations with members and parents attending. Topics included knitting, school recycling drives, and a slideshow on shopper behavior. Officers were elected for Franklin Cubs and new members joined Jackson Boys, followed by refreshments and a brief business meeting.

Iowa Maidens Diane Jarrard Tom Giuntoli Prairie Flower School Kalona Franklin Cubs Ed Augustine Frank Kleese Franklin Cubs +H Grace Hill Robert Stout Mark Miksch Kevin Flynn Nick Reed Tom Dusenbery Melanie Miksch Bill Boyd Paul Reed Chris Colliver Mike Ladehoff Jackson Boys Fairgrounds James Birney Larry Escher Jerry Roberts Greg Hora Myron Sojka Brian Hora Greg Marek Tony Hora

Witty odds and trivia from LM Boyd 1972 column

A collage of curiosities from LM Boyd covering whale eye size, Japanese tradition, labor satire, railcar capacity, wealth statistics, global chiggers, handedness, gorilla climbing, Grana Coulee Dam spillway, the rare North American mammal, beauty contests, nasal humidity, bat pink ears, bathing customs, a pricey new tub, population timing, and closing with a Fort Worth mailing address and copyright note.

Merry Eights Meet Monday In Wayland

The Merry Eights Pinochle Club gathered Monday at Mrs Millard Schlatter's home with Mrs Virgil Aldrich hosting. Guests included Mrs Joe Davis Schlatter and Mrs Kenneth Hesser. Pinochle at three tables. high prize won by Mrs Dale Richenberger and low by Mrs Joe Davis Schlatter. Refreshments served. Max McGuire returned to duties as postal clerk after two week leave for tests at Henry County Memorial Hospital.

Ezrm Wss Mer Wayland Millard Schlatter Virgil Aldrich Joe Davis Schlatter Mt. Pleasant Kenneth Hesser Dale Richenberger Max McGuire Wayland Henry County Memorial Hospital

Professional Directory Listing in Livingston Area

Livingston lawyers named include Meeker Bates firm with Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd with Edmond D Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd. John C Owen. Stewart and Shearer with Richard A Stewart and Paul V Shearer. Abstract departments noted.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Farm outlook for cattle prices faces uncertainty in 1973

The Iowa State University outlook cautions higher feeder cattle and feed prices with fed cattle prices steady or slightly lower, yielding average or below average returns. Slaughter profits hinge on feeder prices, while demand and beef supplies add uncertainty. Futrell notes beef demand strong in early 1972 but unsure if growth can persist, with expected higher by product values and 1973 price ranges for choice steers around 33 to 35 dollars per hundredweight.

Gene Futrell Iowa State University Extension Futrell ISU Iowa Missouri River

Market outlook and noise policy at Fullerton High

Washington forecasts for cattle prices in early 1973 expect around 35 dollars per hundredweight for choice steers from January to March with higher rates for April to June and a return toward 1972 levels in late 1973. Fullerton High School now enforces a 92 decibel limit on bands performing at dances, using a decibel meter to determine pay.

Fullerton, Calif UPI Fullerton High School

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