Butz Says Food Still a Bargain at Seminar
Former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told 400 farm owners that food remains a bargain while government regulation harms programs. He criticized grain reserves as a mistake, called the farm bill logrolling, and urged free market decisions, contrasting with James C. Webster of the Agriculture Department who defended set asides and reserves to signal global stability.
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Overseas gifts urged to go by air mail for Christmas
The Postal Service urged sending overseas gifts by air mail to ensure delivery by Christmas. It noted it would resume accepting surface mail for all nations after a dock strike ended, but surface parcels may face delays due to port congestion. Mailers should use air mail or warn recipients of potential shipborne delays.
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Rains Pound Washington as Flood Threat Shifts
National Weather Service notes over three inches of rain in western Washington with rivers rising in Cascades and Olympic valleys. Missoula records three inches of snow. Michigan and Green Bay see several inches. Florida remains showered. flash flood watches extend to several Southeast states. Roanoke and Pittsburgh set or tied warm records. Genealogists note many Smiths in the U.S. with a Jim Smith Society mentioned.
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Woman invents Catch-A-Doo to scoop dog manure
Geri Skermetta, a 46 year old with muscular dystrophy from San Antonio, created a golf club like device to pick up dog droppings. The Catch-A-Doo, made by Skermetta Inc, weighs under a pound and sells for about 12.98. It aims to aid the disabled and has distributors in several states with Europe possibly in view.
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Avey Plastics
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Texas
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New Milford High Uses Cash Lottery To Boost Attendance
New Milford High School in Connecticut began weekly cash drawings of ten dollars for students with perfect attendance. Vice Principal William Brokowski says gimmick aligns with modern teen interests and aims to counter waning motivation, financed by proceeds from school-sponsored concerts and dances.
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Madison Avenue
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University of Connecticut
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Shotguns return to Grand Island police cruisers
Grand Island Nebraska police chief Tom Smaha says shotguns will again be standard equipment in patrol cars. He notes shotguns were used in the late 90s and early 60s but removed due to poor care, and will be kept in cruisers rather than at the station to save time for officers heading to scenes.
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UPL
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Carter weighs 1978 tax cuts to ease family bills
President Carter considers options to cut average family taxes by about 300 in 1978. Congressional leaders back relief while cautioning on major reform. Officials note the 300 figure is a safe ballpark and subject to final decision. Senate Finance Chair Long warns against sweeping capital gains changes.
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