Farm wage law aims to cover farm workers for first time
Sylvia Porter notes Congress moves to extend the minimum wage law to 400000 farm workers. Senate and House discussions expect larger coverage, with farm wages currently averaging $1.14 hourly amid widespread poverty. A Labor Dept study suggests wage boosts can rise without significant food price impacts.
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Americans Await Verdict in Brazil
Three Americans held since February 11 in Brazilian jails faced a verdict on possible smuggling charges as Judge Juscelino Ribeiro received final case documents. Fort Smith Arkansas residents Sam Sexton Jr. and Joe McCutchen and Texas's Joe Truhill appealed to the federal appeals court for bond, but were denied while awaiting outcome on tantalite ore smuggling charges.
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Juscelino Ribeiro
Sam Sexton Jr
Joe McCutchen
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Joe Truhill
Richardson
Tex
Federal Appeals Court
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California Man Discovers Way to Hold False Teeth
Bakersfield reports a new product named Acryline using a vacuum principle to form an airtight seal on plates for false teeth. Users praise its natural feel and say the effect lasts six months before reapplication is needed. Available at drug counters.
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Bakersfield
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Probation Granted in Marijuana Case Involving Leary
UPI reports U.S. District Judge Ben C. Connally gave Susan Leary 18 probation for possession of marijuana in Laredo. She and her father, Dr. Timothy Leary, were convicted March 11 for marijuana found at the International Bridge on Dec. 22. Susan will start at the University of Wisconsin this fall.
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