Moving the beef to market
The middleman in beef from ranch to cart takes a growing share of spending amid higher labor costs and pricier equipment. Industry figures show wages up 10 to 13 percent, power and paper costs rising, and meat saws far dearer. packers claim core costs drive the price, while retailers say they pass wholesale declines to shoppers.
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Clarence Adams
National Association of Food Chains
Harold Friedland
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John Kovaleski
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Embezzlement Audit Flags Lincoln Civil Defense Officer
Lincoln Neb AP an audit by State Auditor Ray A C Johnson finds former Lincoln Lancaster County Civil Defense director Jasper D Skinner converted 3253 in city county funds to personal use in 1973. Five occasions cited. Skinner on one year probation after pleading no contest to embezzlement and has restitution totaling 2200. Audit requested by County Attorney Paul Douglas after discovering checks cashed instead of deposited. Boys State Albion Joseph Mortensen elected state treasurer at Cornhusker Boys State session in Lincoln.
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Nebraska Democrats split over platform provisions
Two Nebraska Democrats clash over the party platform adopted at the state convention. Frances Omsted defends inclusivity and amnesty concepts, while Richard Larsen denounces amnesty and calls for stricter treatment of deserters. Both criticize Gov. Exon’s influence on policy.
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Ars
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