Farm techniques in China cited by observers
On site inspections by W U S Agricultural attach William Davis Allan Grant and Leonard Woodcock note China's agriculture feeds a quarter of the world on eight percent of arable land. They describe hand labor and double cropping as key, with practices like tying wheat heads and transplanting cotton between bound plants south of Peking.
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W U
China
Peking
America
American Farm Bureau
California
Asia
Congress fears and camaraderie mix in party driven clash
In a vivid House scene Speaker O'Neill pressures Democrats to salvage a failing bill as GOP taunts echo from the Well. A junior Democrat vents envy of Republicans while praising a snappily partisan award. He reflects on party loyalty and the costs of leadership in a polarized Capitol.
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Thomas
Tip” O'Neill
O'Neill
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Jimmy Carter
Order of the
Robert Walker
Pennsylvania
Walker
Washington
Tax Rebellion reshapes early primary landscape nationwide
The tax revolt shifts Democratic and GOP dynamics as primary races test voter scrutiny of tax, inflation and government size. Dukakis and Fraser exit contests to more conservative foes, while polls show modest GOP gains and high odds against large legislative recovery.
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Capitol Hill
Michael S. Dukakis
Massachusetts
Donald M. Fraser
Minnesota
Democratic Farmer-Labor Party
U.S
Senate
House
GOP
Nelsons Proposal Detrimental to Health Care Says Editor
A Lexington County Hospital leader denounces Senator Gaylord Nelsons amendment to the Talmadge Bill saying it would harm health care nationwide and impose inflationary caps. The letter argues the measure would ration care and worsen SC health costs as the President backs the amendment.
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Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Lexington County Hospital
Lexington
South Carolina
A Salute To A Great Country
An extended portrait extols New Zealand as a compact exemplar of natural wonders and modern living. It highlights low taxes, social welfare leadership, Maori culture, bilingual hospitality, and a roster of world-class athletes, explorers, and landmarks.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Los Angeles
California
Klondike
Arrowtown
Christchurch
England
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Wellington
Great Britain
Netherlands
New
All Blacks
Sir Edmund Hillary
Mt. Everest
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May Third People's Commune
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Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
SCOTT B._ HUNTER
A.B
Curbedge
Charles O Grice
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Virgil Pinkley
Australia
Rotorua
Camp David
Sina
MR. Sadat
West Bank
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