Consumers Face Higher Food Bills From Weather Impacts
Federal and state officials report West Coast drought and Florida frost raise the nation’s food costs. USDA notes vegetables up 30 percent from December and predicts firm prices in early 1977. Frost hit citrus in Florida while Rio Grande Valley rains hinder carrot planting, signaling a broader squeeze for shoppers.
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Louise Or Press Wiiter
Florida
Robert Gibson
California Canners
Gibson
Supermarket News
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Outlook Looks Bright for Ohio Winter Wheat Harvest
In Columbus, state agriculture experts say if warm weather continues and a late frost does not occur, Ohio winter wheat should be harvestable in good condition. The crop sustained damage last fall from an unusual early frost.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio winter wheat prospects in spring outlook
The Ohio Cooperative Extension Service notes dry conditions but some hope for wheat. Six inches below normal rainfall and planted acres are given for last fall, with 66 million bushels harvested in 1976. Poor germination lowered potential yields for this year, yet optimism remains that some wheat may come up.
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Dustry
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
Miskell
Ohio
Viet Mission Hopes to Retrieve Remains in Hanoi Visit
The Vietnam War remains mission en route to Hanoi expects to find 12 American pilot remains awaiting them. The panel led by Rep. Montgomery aims to advance missing soldiers' recovery and broader U S Vietnam relations during a three day trip via Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Presidential Commission
Vietnam
Hanoi
Rep. G.V
Commission
Washington
D.C
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Equal Yield Fight Could Drive Ohio School Funding Higher
Cincinnati attorney John R. Lloyd says if the Cincinnati Board of Education wins its challenge to Ohio's equal yield foundation formula the state may need to spend about 1.7 billion dollars more each year to fund public schools. He envisions the legislature choosing a new financing method with the state covering 75 to 90 percent of costs and local districts handling educational decisions, while noting revenue measures would rise and local taxes could fall.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Board of Education
John R. Lloyd
Hamilton County
Lloyd
Carter weighs staff pay hikes after Congress pattern
President Carter plans a potential pay raise for White House staff similar to Congressional increases, with some raises nearing 29 percent. A White House aide said final size is unsettled and recommendations will be reviewed next week. Carter will attend briefings and meetings on energy and foreign affairs in the coming days.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
White House
Federal Bureaus
Rex Granum
Paul Warnke
U.S
Senate
James Schlesinger
Athens housing plan targets aid for seniors in need
A city prepared housing plan shows over half of Athens elderly would qualify for assistance if available. City-County Planner Bruce Burns notes one senior housing project would still fall short of meeting demand.
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Athens
Bruce Burns
Golden Gloves Finals Draw Towns From Area
The second annual Golden Gloves Boxing Championships at Trimble High School drew finalists from many area towns represented by local boxers. Competition was held Saturday night with multiple winners advancing in the bracket.
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Trimble High School
Hostages Recall Siege of Washington
Survivors of the Hanafi gunmen siege recount their terror at the Bnai Brith center and city hall. One hostage died, Maurice Williams of WHUR was killed as he left city hall. Funeral set for Williams. Gunmen held over 100 hostages before surrendering Friday.
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Washington
B’nai B'rith International
Maurice Williams
Howard University
Whur
Williams
City Hall
B'nai B'rith
Hank Siegel
Siegel
Carter's Clinton Stay Question Looms Ahead of Visit
Clinton Mass residents discuss hosting President Carter for a town meeting and potential overnight in the town. Eva Hester, a Democratic activist, waits for White House word amid political hints she may host, while rivals question her suitability.
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Clinton, Mass
Eva Hester
Jimmy Carter
Hester
Carter
Miss Asa
Perea
Washington
White House
Miss Hester
Electoral College
Democratic National Committee
Ways and Means Committee
State House
Thomas P. O'Neill III
Thomas “Tip” O'Neill
O'Neill
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Independent Grocers’ Alliance
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New York
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Sion
Philippines
United States
Montgomery
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Joseph Early
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