Farmers Boycott Cuts Meat Supply Across Nation
Farmers hold cattle and hogs from markets as a nationwide boycott enters its fourth day. Slaughterhouses lay off workers and retailers reduce beef orders while consumers stay meatless. Prices stay steady amid shrinking wholesale demand as officials warn of broader economic impact.
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Midwest Marketing
Omaha
Neb
Sioux Beef Co
Iowa Beef
Dakota City
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Iowa
Inverne, Minn. Hygrade Food Products
Storm Lake
Ethics Bill Produces Fireworks in Ohio Legislature
Ohio lawmakers debated a comprehensive ethics bill requiring state and local officials to publicly disclose both sources and amounts of their income. The measure drew political charges as Gov. Gilligan's administration pressed for passage amid public confidence concerns. The six member ethics commission would probe conflicts and can remove violators.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House
John Gilligan
House
Patrick A. Sweeney
Cleveland
Sweeney
Gilligan
Fred Young
Dayton
Fry
Michael del Bane
D-56
Hubbard
Statehouse
Senate
Florida hit by second day blackout on Gold Coast
Portions of Florida's Gold Coast suffered a power blackout for the second straight day as generators strained under hot weather demand in Miami.
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Florida
Miami, Fla
Gold Coast
Senate Sustains Nixon Veto in Major Spending Fight
The Senate votes 60 to 36 to sustain President Nixon's veto of a $2.6 billion bill to rehabilitate the handicapped, a result it calls a win for taxpayers though four votes short of the needed two-thirds threshold for override. The clash marks the opening round of fiscal battles over power and purse.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Senate
White House eyes more aid to South Vietnam
The White House expects higher U S economic aid to South Vietnam after President Nixon's summit with Saigon leader Nguyen Van Thieu. Officials decline to speculate on possible vigorous reactions to Communist truce violations.
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San Clemente
Calif
White House
South Vietnam
Nixon
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
AP Survey Shows Frankfurters Lead March Price Hikes
The AP spot survey of 14 items in 12 cities finds all beef frankfurters rising in nine cities, eggs up in eight, butter down in several markets, with milk flat. Prices varied by city and item with no clear pattern.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
N.M
Salt Lake City
Utah
Atlanta
Miami
Chicago
Detroit
Dallas
Los Angeles
Seattle
Philadelphia
New
York
Providence
R.I
Maxwell House
Four Watergate Defendants Face Grand Jury Testimony
Four Watergate defendants who pleaded guilty prepare to testify before a federal grand jury as sentences hinge on cooperation. Bernard Barker leads off followed by Eugenio Martinez Frank Sturgis and Virgilio Gonzalez. For Liddy and McCord immunity actions are noted with potential impacts on upcoming civil suits and the fifth amendment stakes.
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Washington
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Bernard L. Barker
Eugenio R. Martinez
Frank A. Sturgis
Virgilio R. Gonzalez
Lirica
G. Gordon Liddy
Liddy
James W. McCord Jr
Senate
Watergate Investigation Committee
POW Homecoming Ends At Clark AFB
Operation Homecoming closed at Clark Air Base Philippines after guiding 590 American POWs to freedom from Vietnam. Capt. Robert T. White of Newport News was last to depart. POWs, welcomed by cheers, showed scars and fatigue but regained confidence as they tasted freedom and enjoyed treats.
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Clark Afb
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Vietnam
United States
Robert T. White
Newport News
Hanoi
Loc Ninh
Saigon
Clark Field
Clark
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
Freedom
Navy
Jeremiah A. Denton
Mobile
Ala
America
Nixon
North Vietnam
Hawaii
Okinawa
Pacific
Ohio Officials Split Over Meat Boycott Impact
In Columbus, state officials express mixed views on a meat boycott as a tool against high prices. Some fear shortages or harm to farmers while others see possible price relief. governors officials and auditors weigh federal action and long term effects. Local meat suppliers report tightening demand with layoffs and slowed sales at Kroger and A&P stores.
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Fedmart
San Diego
Calif
California
Arizona
Texas
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles Fazio
Fisher-Fazio-Costa
Governor's Mansion
Columbus, Ohio
Gertrude Donahey
John Gilligan
Ed Wilke
Ohio Packing Co
Val Decker Packing Co
Teeters Packing Co
Man sells rifle at first call on first day
John Weiss of Athens reports quick success with his Action Adt-20 advert. Despite a three day delay before the ad ran, he sold the rifle to the first caller. The testimonial highlights immediate buyer interest and strong results from a local ad.
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John Weiss
Rt. 1
Athens
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Charles E. Fry
Springfield
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