U S wheat sales to Russia raise food price fears
Record crops and export booms fuel a global grain squeeze that US authorities warn could lift American food costs by up to 18 to 22 percent this year. Wheat futures hit all time highs as bread and meat prices climb amid shortages.
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Washington
Russia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Department
United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Commerce Department
Richard Bell
Bell
Gasoline shortage fuels rise in small car sales
The fuel crisis boosts demand for compact and subcompact cars as U S automakers Ford GM Chrysler and AMC push smaller lower priced models for 1974. Foreign makers like Volkswagen Mazda and Volvo also report gains amid currency effects and rising imports.
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Charles €. Cain
Associated Press
Detroit
U.S
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
Volkswagen
Volvo
George Romney
AMC
John J. Riccardo
Wankel
Minnesota farmers urged to tighten cattle theft security
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Jon Wefald urged farmers in multiple counties to boost security after cattle and hog thefts in the past month. He advised daily livestock counts and secure nighttime pens and to report losses promptly as officials warn the problem may be larger than reported. In Hastings, Guy P. Wenberg faces formal charges for burglary after failing to return to Stillwater Prison work release. he had a 25 year sentence for third degree murder.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Jon Wefald
Wefald
Aitkin
Dakota
Clay
LeSueur
Mower
Stearns
Guy P. Wenberg
Hastings
Wenberg
Stillwater
Stewartville duo dies in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Authorities say a young man and woman from Stewartville died from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Steven V. Johnson and Karen J. Ivinson, both 19, were found dead Saturday night in a car on a secluded road by Lake Florence. Autopsy results pending.
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Stewartville, Minn
Stewartville
Steven V. Johnson
Karen J. Ivinson
Lake Florence
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
Knoll Endorsed for 61A State Representative Seat
Minneapolis officials announce Frank Knoll a 33 year old general counsel for the Minneapolis Urban Coalition has been endorsed by DFLers for the 61A district seat. The special primary is set for September 25 with a special election on November 6 following Rep. Gary Flakne’s resignation.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Frank Knoll
Minneapolis Urban Coalition
Knoll
South Minneapolis
Gary Flakne
Hennepin County
Short Lifespans Hit Spiders After Mating
The article notes that few spiders live beyond two years and that males die soon after mating, rarely surviving even a single year.
Houston youths tied to mass slayings fuel police resentment
Parents of missing youths accuse the Houston Police Department of neglect as authorities pursue mass grave victims. Walter Scott laments missing son Mark 18, last heard from in Austin, while police say resources limit follow up on runaway reports. The case involves 23 serious victims with only five identified.
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Houston
Walter Scott
Mark
Mexico
Scott
Austin
Selma Winkle
Malley
Coretta King declines SCLC presidency amid King Center focus
Coretta Scott King says she would not accept the SCLC presidency if offered, prioritizing the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and her four children. The SCLC board meets in Indianapolis to appoint a successor to Ralph Abernathy, who resigned in July.
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Kathryn Johnson
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Coretta King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther Kinger
National Board of Directors
SCLC
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph David Abernathy
King
Abernathy
Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change
Minnesota Extended Forecast Delivers Warm Showers Possible
Minnesota forecast shows scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday through Thursday. Mostly fair Friday with highs in the 80s and mild nights ranging from 57 to 67 degrees.
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