Where Do Our Food Dollars Go From Farm To Store
Sylvia Porter explains how a farmer gains about four cents per pound of lettuce and eggs bring roughly 52 to 54 cents at retail. The rest covers marketing costs from transportation to display, advertising and services at stores, with 59 cents of every dollar for intermediaries.
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New York
U.S
Congress
National Commission On Food Marketing
Marketing Commission
DeBakey Urges Senate $25 Million For Artificial Hearts
Dr. Michael DeBakey urged the Senate to vote 25 million dollars for artificial heart research and development. He displayed an artificial heart before a senate subcommittee and praised the federally supported program as nearing a major medical advance. He predicted dividends in human lives within the decade and argued the investment would be cost effective.
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New Study Refutes Belief on Ulcers
University of Michigan study finds ulcer patients report happier lives than non-hospitalized peers. The study compared ulcer patients’ reflections on childhood and adult life, suggesting a more positive outlook among participants.
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Ann Arbor
UPI
University of Michigan
Cer
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