Bergland Defends Farm Plan as Stabilizing Effort
Agriculture Secretary Bergland said the Carter administration's revised farm plan does not guarantee profit but aims to stabilize prices and farmers' finances. Senators from grain states criticized the plan as inadequately protective, with Minnesota wheat growers calling for revisions. Bergland noted the proposal reflects Cabinet decisions and stressed weather, not policy, will ultimately determine production and prices.
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Coast Guard suspends hunt for survivors from tanker Claude Conway
The Coast Guard halted search operations for remaining survivors from the Panamanian tanker Claude Conway after locating 27 of 39 crew members. The stern section was searched and reported clear, while a final check of the bow was conducted by helicopter. Plans call for sinking the bow to remove a navigational hazard, with the stern set for salvage. Eleven survivors moved toward home countries, while others were treated at Camp Lejeune and Baltimore.
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President seeks 844 million drought relief from Congress
President Carter urged immediate action on a proposed 844 million package of loans and grants to aid drought afflicted communities farmers ranchers and businesses in western and plains states as Interior Secretary Cecil outlined details of the plan.
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Vietnam extends note on missing servicemen and Paris talks
The commission reports one set of remains returned from Vietnam due to an error while most of the 2,546 missing Americans and civilians are believed dead. Carter and Woodcock press for resumed Paris discussions with Vietnam without preconditions, and a new study mechanism for leads on MIA identities is proposed. drought relief and water projects dominate U.S. action, with plans for grants and loans to irrigate land, small businesses, and farmers Home Administration programs, plus loans for water purchases and reservoir building.
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Picketing Referendum Defeated Amid Lively Lobbying
AFL-CIO lobbyist Kenneth Young said opponents ran a broad lobbying operation from big to small business and beat labor. Reed Arson of the National Right to Work Committee praised representatives voting conscience. Robert Arguilla of the National Association of Home Builders called the defeat a victory for the public. Thompson and sponsors pressed a compromise on the House floor to win liberal Republicans.
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National Association of Home Builders
Nixon begins taped interviews with Frost in California
Richard Nixon sits with David Frost in San Clemente to start 12 taped talks on his life career and Watergate. The sessions, edited into four minute programs, will air in May on TV and radio internationally.
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Richard M. Nixon
David Frost
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Richard Nixon
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Zaire Planes Drop Bombs on Kisenge In Shaba Conflict
Mirage jets from Zaire bombed Kisenge and Dilolo in Shaba province amid ongoing clashes with invading Katangese forces. Government says Kisenge serves as exile Katangese base. Mobutu to visit front lines Saturday. Foreign accusations link Angola Cuba and the Soviet Union to the invasion.
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DASANIT DISYSTON Aids Early Tobacco Pest Control
DASANIT DISYSTON claims unmatched control of early-season tobacco pests including soil nematodes, wireworms, flag beetles and aphids. It promotes liquid or granular application during field prep to avoid costly soil fumigation and protect young transplants.
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