Wheat Exports Rise as U S Farmers Face Acreage Controls
The Soviet Union plans to buy 750 million dollars of U S grain over three years starting next month. Wheat prices gain as Kansas State experts assess the impact of the 1973 acreage control program requiring set asides and payments, while India shifts to exporter status with about 24 million bushels expected to be shipped. The year sees a bumper 1.55 billion bushel crop and persistent surpluses.
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Endorsements Tomatoes And a Letter from God
A columnist rejects political endorsements citing voter autonomy and editor influence. He recounts receiving a letter claiming to be from God, debates divine claims, and shares a personal tomato growing mishap with a rival sample weighing 1½ pounds and a 6 by 9 foot plant footprint.
Costs of Car Ownership vs Bicycling Rise in Popularity
The piece cites Finance Facts showing a 1972 car costs 13.55 cents per mile over 100,000 miles a 10 year life totaling 13 552 95 dollars. Compact and subcompact run 10 807 60 and 9 444 03 respectively. Bicycling and walking offer cheaper options with motorcycling also noted. Old Dobbin may be returning in popularity.
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Finance Facts
Ambassador in Paraguay Faces Heroine Smear and Diplomatic Row
Washington roundup notes Ambassador J Raymond Ylitalo defended Stroessner amid heroin allegations. U.S. officials including Secretary Rogers learned of hidden cables from Ylitalo's embassy contradicting public denials. Classified messages indicate Paraguay's regime resisted cooperation to curb drug trafficking.
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Raul Sapena Pastor
Bill Rogers
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Paraguay
Envoy Cast in Unhappy Role and Commissary Scandals
U S cables urge Paraguay to crack down on drug traffic and extradite kingpin Auguste Ricard, while Stroessner delays reforms. In Washington, Defense officials face fallout over a corrupt commissary system blamed on Defense Supply Association ties. GAO finds wasteful European materiel stockpiles and mismanagement endangering Army food programs.
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Idiotic Costumes Evolved Naturally on Hall's Show
Cynthia Lowry reports host of ABCs Lets Make a Deal explains audience dress evolved from street wear to elaborate costumes. Intricate outfits fill the parking lot and studios at Hollywood ABC Television Center as security works to maintain order while costumes become part of the game and audience experience.
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Bible Verse Verse of Psalm Ninety One Verse
The item presents Psalm 91:1 about dwelling in the secret place of the Most High. It notes the verse and attributes it to biblical scripture, highlighting protection under the Almighty.
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George Meany
Classified ad scheduling note and contact number
The classifieds must be placed by 12 noon the prior day with a weekday cutoff of 9 30 a m for Monday to Friday and 1 p m on Friday for Saturday editions Dial 431 4100.
Fort Scott to Break Ground on Old Fort Hospital Restoration
After 13 years of effort the Bourbon County Historical Society restarts the Fort Scott project with a ground breaking for the station hospital. Dr. Dudley Cornish and Rep. Joe Skubitz attend as main speaker and supporter of National Park Service involvement. The event marks the first constructive phase after years of tear down and artifact digging.
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Television Schedule Fragments From Channel Listings
A scrambled TV guide lists various shows and times with fragmented program notes including Adam 12 Colts, Columbo, Medical Center, Calling Northside 777, High Chaparral, Mary Tyler Moore, Gilligan's Island, Mystery Movie, The Corner Bar, Crawford films, and late night talk. The text mixes episode teasers and ad-like lines with unclear sequence and minor scandals.
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David Steinberg
Adam
Television Log for July 27 Evening Lineup Across Stations
The TV log lists weekday prime time schedules for KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF TV stations. Programs include High Chaparral, Hee Haw, Truth or Consequences, My Three Sons, The Comedians, The Falcon series, Desperate Search, and Tonight Show with various air times and channel allocations.
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Chanute council backs bond issue petition for Negro community building
Twenty five years ago a Chanute Community Council meeting decided to circulate petitions asking for a special election to approve issuing 25000 dollars in bonds to purchase a site and build a Negro community building. Washington reveals Abraham Lincoln papers opened after 28 years sealed, but lacking sensational Civil War life details. Robert Todd Lincoln had sealed the collection after the assassination and died with a 21 year seal. Fifty years ago the Neosho County Agricultural Society begins distributing premium lists for the fair starting Sept 25 with a feature on club work and liberal premiums.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Todd Lincoln
Neosho County Agricultural Society
Today in History July 26 1972 highlights and birthdays
On this date Fidel Castro began a Cuba revolt in 1953 attacking an army barracks in Santiago. Other notable events include the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1759 and the Apollo 15 launch in 1971. Birthdays: Donald Voorhees age 69 and Alice Winchester age 65.
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Cuba
Santiago
Donald Voorhees
Alice Winchester
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