Wheat market in Red China may not boost U S exports
Washington reports that despite Nixon's Peking visit hopes for a large overseas market may be unfounded. A Agriculture Department analysis notes Red China had a record grain harvest last year and expanded cropland, fertilizer use, and higher yielding seeds, yet weather and other factors may limit demand for U.S. farm products.
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Washington
Nixon
Peking
Agriculture Department
Red China
Foreign Agricultural Service
Steve Washenko
U.S
Hong Kong
People’s Republic
Canada
Washenko
Record Beef Prices Persist as Supply Falls Short
Washington reports consumers face record beef prices as supply fails to keep pace with demand. In 1971 beef output rose modestly due to lower feed costs, while imports remained constrained by quota and voluntary restraints. Beef consumption edged higher, with prices climbing from 97 cents to a record $1.09 per pound by December. Hog production falls from near-record highs, with prices seen weakening then rising through summer.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Nixon
USDA
Oklahoma anglers lured by warm days and spring fishing
Oklahoma City reports a warming trend with temperatures up to 70 degrees sparking fishing interest statewide. Ken Johnston, chief of fisheries, notes higher water in shallow coves and early movement of white bass, walleye, and largemouth bass with lunker catches and effective baits. Licenses remain $3.25, hunting and fishing combo $6.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ken Johnston
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Johnston
Governor to attend Friday basketball games at East Central
Gov. David Hall will break from Highway 77 bond campaigning in Ada to visit East Central State College for area tournament games. He will discuss the bond issue on television at 6:30 before watching the Byng Latta girls and Byng Coalgate boys games. Hall recalls facing Byng teams in 1947 and 1948. Hugh Warren notes Hall’s basketball interest as Latta girls and Byng boys top Oklahoma in their divisions.
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David Hall
Ada
East Central State College
Hall
Byng- Latta
Byng- Coalgate
East Central
Classen High School
Oklahoma
Byng
Hugh Warren
Latta
Third class postal rates to rise in March
The Postal Service announced increases to some third class mail set to take effect March 12. A five cent minimum per piece charge will apply to advertising circulars, with regular bulk rates rising to 28 cents per pound or five cents per piece, whichever is higher. Bulk rate books and catalogs go to 21 cents a pound plus a five cent minimum per piece, and single piece rates for items over three ounces will rise by one to nine cents depending on weight.
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Washington
Postal Service
Oklahoma Water Woes Highlight Eastern West Divide
This first of three articles by Steve Paris outlines Oklahoma's water crisis showing a wet east and arid west. It notes state leaders’ push for a long term plan, projected deficits by 1980 for Oklahoma City, and possible multibillion dollar conveyance schemes with tunnels and reservoirs to meet 100 year needs.
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Oklahoma
Steve Paris
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Dreuth
Red River
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Water Resrorces Board
Oklahoma Citians
Capitol City
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Bureau of Reclamation
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Tishomingo
Don Cook
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J. C. Treas
Ahloso
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Kansas
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Plains
Arizona
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Nevada
Utah
Dakotas
Henry Bellman
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