Halt subsidy for grains raises wheat export price sharply
The Agriculture Department abruptly ends its wheat export subsidy after Russia sales, sending export prices up by about 18 cents to 2.44 a bushel at Gulf ports. Domestic prices rose as a result, with the subsidy decline eliminating the gap between export and domestic pricing and lifting costs for millers and bakers.
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Hington
UPI
Agriculture Department Without Warning
Russia
Price Commission
Gulf Ports
Agriculture Department
U.S
Nixon in Texas to woo dissident Democrats
President Nixon campaigned in Floresville Texas rallying about 200 prominent Democrats from across the nation to join his new majority. He pledged to work to credit their votes and support if he prevails. The event marked the launch of Democrats for Nixon led by John B Connally. Firefighters answered a call at Kenneth Kron’s home on North Second Avenue.
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Tex
UPI
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Virginia
Florida
America
Treasury
John B. Connally
Democrats For
Connally
Washington
Kenneth Kron
Kron
North
Second Avenue
Freed POWs Delay Return from Hanoi as Controversy Erupts
In Vientiane two antiwar activists reported three American POWs released by North Vietnam remained in Hanoi with escorts. The pilots, Maj. Edward K. Elias, Lt. Markham Gartley, and Lt. Norris Charles, allegedly were delayed while antiwar groups press Nixon for civilian transport and a public pledge they won’t return to combat.
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Laos
Uri
Hanoi
Harry Bury
Marianne Hamilton
Cora Weiss
David Dellinger
United States
Bury
Miss Hamilton
Dellinger
Eft
Air Force
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Valdosta
Navy
Markham L. Gartley
Dunedin
Fla
Norris A Charles
San Diego
Calif
Nixon
Indochina
Hamilton
Snass
Aeroflot
U.S. Air Force Medivac
U.S
Hoa Binh
Dissension erupts in Iowa Commerce Commission over IPS rate case
Tense splits among three ICC members after Howard Bell dissented on the Iowa Public Service Co. rate increase. Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand and Commissioner Fred Moore denounced Bell for contradicting state regulation principles, accusing him of proposing an $450,000 annual overcharge by adding materials to the rate base. Bell defended his dissent citing strong IPS arguments and insufficient majority relief. Continued on Page 8.
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UPI
Iowa Commerce Commission
ICC
Howard Bell
Maurice van Nostrand
Beil
Iowa Public Service Co
Sioux City
Robert D. Ray
Bell
van Nostrand
Commission
Iowa Supreme Court
IPS
Union Electric
Keokuk
Iowa Power and Light Co
United Telephone
Boone
Iowa Telephone
Knoxville
Marcos proclaims martial law in Philippine islands
President Marcos declared martial law seizing control of radio stations and newspapers and detaining opposition figures and newsmen. He cited communist and Maoist guerrilla activity across the archipelago and vowed to discipline the population, with orders tightening media and transit restrictions amid an assassination attempt on a top adviser.
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Marcos
Defense
Juan Ponce Enrile
Manila
Malacanang Presidential Palace
Philippines
Francisco Tatad
United Nations
Carlos P. Romulo
Romulo
McGovern Says Polls Wrong as People Are Right
McGovern predicts victory as polls are wrong and the people are right. He rallies at the Ohio Democratic Convention in Cleveland on a weeklong campaign sweep for electoral votes in the East and Midwest. He criticizes Nixon for not debating or addressing Americans directly and accuses him of a miserable record.
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George 9
McGovern
Ohio
Richard Nixon
South Dakota
Nixon
Woodsy Owl becomes federal offense under Senate bill
The Senate approved a bill making it a federal crime to use Woodsy Owls name picture or slogan without permission and allowing Royalties for Woodsy items. The measure, backed by Republicans and Democrats, now goes to the House for action.
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Jane Denison Washington
UPI
Woodsy Owl
United States Senate
Woodsy
Forest Service
Smokey Bear
Johnny Horizon
Interior Department
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Smokey
Sena
Hugh Scott
Mike Mansfield
Relics Draw Kalona Crowds at Harvest Fest
Kalona residents flock to the Historical Village during a two day Fall Festival. Fifty cent admission grants access to restored depots stores and cabins with demonstrations by local artisans. The event boosts awareness of the village project and may become annual, supported by donors and the Washington County Conservation Board.
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Harvest Fest
Nere
Kempstown
Society
New Mennonite
Guy Niedlein
Glenn Wahl
John Woodin
KHS
Woodin
Washington County Conservation Board
Kevin Hickman
Cal Hickman
Kevin
Kempttown
Journal
Marty Chebuhar
Cloudy Weekend With Mild Temperatures Across City
Mostly cloudy today through Sunday with highs in the low to mid 70s and lows in the mid to upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 10 percent today and tonight, rising to 20 percent Sunday.
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