Orchard crop boom boosts apple supplies nationwide
Apple growers report a bumper crop with nearly 174 million 42 pound boxes forecast by the USDA, up 13 percent from last year. Washington leads as top producer with 19 percent larger than 1974-75, while New York anticipates its biggest crop in half a century. Wholesale prices are expected to fall to about six dollars per bushel, though freight and handling costs will influence consumer prices.
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New York State
James Garlik
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County officials debate hiring clerk amid budget tensions
The commissioners discuss reinstating Mrs. Camire as secretary, while a motion to advertise the clerk post prevails. Auger notes missing letters about court action and uncollected registered mail from five human service agencies and the attorney general.
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Horse Sense Answers Quiz Digest
The list presents 39 as item one and identifies Sophist as not a beginner. It includes the answer Fuss and Feathers for item three and credits Jack Sterling for item four. It notes Barnacle should be written bar nacle and gives fantasy pairings for five and six with country and regional pairings.
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Sinai Monitoring Plan Faces Congressional Opposition
The Middle East peace plan proposes up to 200 American technicians to monitor the Sinai truce, drawing GOP scrutiny over fears of another Vietnam. President Ford hailed the Israeli Egyptian accord as historic and constructive, while Kissinger warned of economic and military consequences if Congress blocks the assignment. Defense chief Schlesinger called the move an acceptable risk but not immune to danger.
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Sinai
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Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Israel
Egypt
Kissinger
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Defense
James R. Schlesinger
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