Dear editor criticizes CIA crop estimates
A reader argues CIA misreads Russia and Brazil grain and coffee crops. He mocks spy training and thermometer skills, urging skepticism of agency forecasts and warning against hostile actions and blanket accusations.
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Russia
Brazil
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Budget in Peace Amid Deep Debt and Inflation Fears
The piece contrasts 1970 to 1980 debt growth from 383 to 706 billions and beyond, noting party control, deficits, energy and agriculture concerns, and import export imbalances. It warns inflation risks, references the Carter administration plan zero based budgeting, and draws on 1920s Germany as a cautionary analogy, urging prudent budgeting to avoid war.
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White House
Congress
Carter
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Clark Bolt Receives FFA Distinguished Service Award
Clark Bolt, farm editor for the Waco and Austin papers, earns the Future Farmers of America Distinguished Service Award. A longtime Central Texas ag reporter known as Blue Stem, Bolt covers agriculture across the region and nationally with radio and TV programs.
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Clark Bolt
Waco
Austin
Future Farmers of America
Texas
FFA
Clark
Mizzou J School Grad
Kcen-Tv
Dallas
Houston
Battle Shaping Up For Primary In Texas Governor Race
Gubernatorial campaign heats up with Bill Clements entering the Republican race joining Ray Hutchison Henry Grover and Albert Bel Fay as possible contenders. Democrats Briscoe Hill and Smith mobilize campaigns as state appointments are announced and regulatory actions unfold in energy and education cases across Texas.
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William P
Bill” Clements
Ray Hutchison
Henry Grover
Houston
Albert Bel Fay
Clements
U.S
Nixon
Ford
Texas
Washington
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
John Hill
Preston Smith
Adoption and juvenile records handling guidance
A reader asks about affordable adoption for a fatherless child and expresses concern over costs. Legal Aid may assist. otherwise reassess motives as adoption is technical and risky. Another reader wonders about sealing a juvenile record. the answer notes confidentiality and possible sealing two years after final disposition if conditions are met.
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