Pests Smuggling Foiled In Civilian Luggage And Sandwiches
In fiscal 1967 plant quarantine inspectors stopped 587 530 foreign pest interceptions, from avocados hidden in a baby’s bassinet to seeds tucked in a sandwich. The program reports average one hit every 13 minutes, with fruits meats and plants most seized.
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Texas
Mexico
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India losess to rats could reach ten million tons
New Delhi reports that rodents destroy more than nine percent of India's crops in fields and a further loss during handling and storage could total about 10 million tons in the current year per Food Minister An asaheb Shinde to parliament.
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NYC Police Workforce Estimated At 26000 Reach
A report estimates roughly 26,000 police officers serve New York City. The figure reflects the city’s public safety force size and distribution across precincts and specialized units.
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Red China Trade Steady Despite Industry Slowdown
British analyst Dick Wilson says China’s cultural upheaval may shave a year of industrial growth, but foreign trade and aid persist. Exports show a $380 million surplus, Hong Kong trade up 15 percent, and aid projects span Syria, Albania, Cambodia, Tanzania, Congo, Guinea, Nepal, Yemen, and Mauritania.
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