Soviet Grain Failure Ties to Crop Losses in decade
MOSCOW reported the Central Statistical Board shows 140 million tons of grain produced last year, 75 tons below expectations, with winter wheat losses a key factor. Russia also yielded 2 million tons of rice as crop-rotation and fallow practices were largely ignored. Washington auditors say EPA funded hundreds to thousands of waste plants discharging sewage. The GAO notes 30 percent fail to remove oxygen consuming wastes, 50 percent fail to remove suspended solids, 21 percent fail to remove settlable solids across 431 plants in 38 states, possibly 6,000 plants nationally.
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CDC says flu season Milder overall despite city outbreaks
The Center for Disease Control warned that this influenza season will be comparatively mild overall. Outbreaks occurred in six cities with isolated cases elsewhere. Reports include confirmed A Victoria strain in California Oregon Hawaii and Minnesota and yet unidentified strains in Nevada New York Arizona Georgia Tennessee New Jersey Illinois Connecticut Iowa Washington Massachusetts and Texas.
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Inflation widens gap as poverty rises in 1974
UPI reports Census data showing inflation increasing the number of poor Americans to 24.3 million in 1974, up from 23 million in 1973. The poverty line for a four person nonfarm family is $5,038 annually. All poor in 1974 were employed, while nonworking or welfare families gained or lost no ground to inflation.
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Tito says independent communism can survive without him
Belgrade Yugoslavia President Josip Broz Tito aged 83 declares his model of independent communism can endure without his direct leadership. He praises the nine member ruling council, notes personal intervention is rare, yet affirms tight party member oversight to track each member’s work and life.
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Energy conservation could cover future U.S. energy needs
Washington reports that Americans waste over half their energy. Denis Hayes, former Illinois energy chief, says conservation could meet all new U.S. energy needs for 25 years without sacrificing living standards. Targets include autos, building insulation, power production, and food-energy efficiency.
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Hearst encouraged by jury say Bailey
Patricia Hearst, confident jurors will be impartial, after four days of voir dire, according to attorney F Lee Bailey. U.S. District Judge Oliver Carter resumes today as sixteen potential jurors are tentatively seated and expect selection of 12 jurors and four alternates by Wednesday. Peremptory challenges allotted: ten for defense, six for prosecution.
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Gas regulation battle begins in House floor fight over decontrol
Washington based debate over ending government control of interstate natural gas prices gathers intensity as Rep. Robert Kreuger introduces a permanent decontrol plan. Opponents led by Rep. Fraser warn the move bypasses committee and could widen profits for oil majors.
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U.S. Denies Funding British Mercenaries in Angola
London reports claim the United States financed British mercenaries to fight Soviet backed forces in Angola. An embassy spokesman denied recruitment or payment by the U S and said Major James E Leonard had no role. The Telegraph and Observer cited CIA money and a 600-strong mercenary plan amid alleged roundabout funding routes.
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Wiretapping upheld in N H gaming case
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds wiretapping in a Nashua and Litchfield gambling case. Nine court orders were obtained by former Attorney General Warren Rodman over six months. The court ruled wiretap filings need not be perfect if other investigative steps fail or prove dangerous. The decision also addresses a separate product danger case involving five year old pajamas and a fire risk, emphasizing parental awareness over a child's perception.
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Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow In Groundhog Day Tale
Dozens wait atop Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania for the famed groundhog Phil to reveal a winter forecast. Legend holds a shadow means six more weeks of cold. no shadow signals early spring. The ceremony draws weather fans, scientists debate accuracy, and forecasters seek scoops while a folk song recalls the event.
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Rabin visit eyed as PR boost for U S Israel ties
Newsweek reports Israel aims to use Prime Minister Rabin’s 11 day U S visit to surpass Sadat in public relations impact, with Rabin expected to address a joint session of Congress and potentially be the first head of state to visit Philadelphia during the Bicentennial year.
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Bennington Banner Rates and Publication Details
The Bennington Banner lists delivery options and subscriptions with daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Rates are shown for local Vermont and U.S. mail across 3 months to 1 year, with 15 cents per day for carrier delivery and second class postage paid in Bennington.
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