Administration Sees Farm Exports Hit 7.8 Billion in 1972
Farm exports may set a calendar year record of 7.8 billion dollars ending June 30 1972 despite dock strikes officials say January exports totalled about 4.6 billion for the year and December shipments included grain and soy products. The Agriculture Department notes the goal to raise farm exports to 10 billion annually this decade.
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Agriculture Department Campaign Promotes Food Bargains
The Agriculture Department launches a campaign with leaflets and letters to counter rising prices. It argues beef prices and overall food costs are at record highs yet farm incomes and supply are adequate. Officials say consumers will spend less this year and that farmers deserve fair returns for their work.
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Indiana Governor Welsh Defends Sales Tax Record
Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh says the 2 percent sales tax was adopted by a Republican legislature, signed and defended in court, and remains only lightly unpopular. He notes rival Richard C. Ristine faced tougher heat, and discusses political dynamics and civil rights concerns in the 1960s campaign era.
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