Peanut monopoly eyed in farm bill amendment
The piece argues peanut farming is a monopoly held by 59,000 holders and rents up to 200 per acre raise production costs. Sen. Richard Lugar introduces S 884 with 27 co sponsors to repeal the allotment system and replace it with a loan support program, aiming to end the government controlled cartel and boost world protein supply.
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Spies Used Press as Cover in Historical Intelligence Networks
The piece outlines that British MI6 used a world network of news agencies including Arab News Agency as a Reuters affiliate and propaganda tool for 15 years. It notes 1966 exit from the news business and compares US CIA practices, arguing for safeguarding press credibility in a self-governing society.
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Five U.S. instructors in El Salvador faced controversy over carrying M16 rifles
The incident sparked a national debate on the Vietnam syndrome as five U.S. military training mission members supervising a bridge in Usulutan Province carried M16 rifles. Lt. Col. Harry Melander was relieved, ambassador Deane Hinton held a news conference, and President Reagan ordered an investigation.
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Reagan Rejected Romanian Loan Amid Eastern Europe Debt Fears
The Reagan administration vetoed a 65 million dollar Romanian loan as fears grew that economic collapse could spread from Poland. Romania carries an estimated 10 to 14 billion dollars in Western debt, with the State and Agriculture departments weighing policy and IMF conditions against Rome’s ability to repay.
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Energy to Burn A Call for Expanded Coal Exports
The piece argues the US has ample coal including high sulfur Illinois coal and growing steam coal exports. It cites exports rising from 2.5 million tons in 1979 to 25 million tons in 1984 and urges port dredging and deeper channels to handle 150000 ton ships. It notes industry financing and federal red tape slowing projects and calls on Congress to act.
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Loose talk and public life from a crowded column
A collage of remarks by Ashley Cooper on John Ehrlichman Sen Fritz Hollings and other figures. The piece cites editorials, reader complaints and social issues from politics to violence including quotes about taxation, taxes and abuse awareness.
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