Eyeglass ads ban raises prices across states
New York based report notes eyeglass prices rise at least 25 percent in states that ban advertising and more than 100 percent where advertising is allowed. Parade cites a Washington University study by Dr. Lea Benham saying ad restrictions restrain trade and limit low priced sellers.
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St. Louis
Birds invade Kentucky roosts cause damage and disease
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports massive blackbird, starlings roosting across Christian County and nearby areas. Dr Wade Kadel warns birds contaminate grain, livestock mortality rises, and human histoplasmosis risks grow. Environmental study backs chemical deratment at Ft Campbell roosts, with approval hoped by February.
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California agriculture director calls for population control in world hunger plan
California Agriculture Director C Brunel Christensen says the United States cannot feed the hungry globally without population controls. He cites lack of education and religious factors in developing nations, storage and distribution flaws, and says feeding the world must be profitable and funded, with the farm sector unwilling to bear the burden alone.
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Milk dumping explained by state official in Sacramento
Sacramento officials outline why thousands of gallons of milk were destroyed last June and July in Los Angeles. Agriculture director C Brunel Christensen says there was no market or manufacturing capacity to absorb the surplus. He expects no further dumping as plants are urged to expand capacity for milk products.
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Soaring bankruptcies reveal deeper economic strain
A UPI survey shows personal bankruptcies rising sharply across the United States amid inflation and recession. Judges note many filers are under 30 who overextended credit. job loss and rising costs push households toward bankruptcy. Business filings also climbed modestly, led by construction, textiles, apparel, and retail, with Michigan and Florida posting large increases.
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