Energy report warns of higher oil imports and fuel savings
The Interior Department warns U S energy reserves could fall short if winter is cold and refineries run at full capacity. It projects imports could rise to 335000 barrels daily, potentially over 800000 in harsher weather, with fuel oil demand up 10.4 percent from last year. It calls for a serious conservation effort including lowering home heating by two degrees and installing storm windows. Data comes from Interior agencies with help from Commerce Treasury EPA and FPC.
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Beef Prices Rise Amid Slump In Meat Sales Across Stores
Store owners in Cleveland report slow meat demand as shoppers pay taxes, while some shops raise beef prices and others hike dairy and wheat. A Safeway executive in Seattle warns beef costs will keep rising until market conditions stabilize.
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Millionaires on Social Security amid lavish Texas lifestyle
Ernest and Margaret Medders rose to wealth via borrowed money and grand parties with 800 plus guests in Muenster Texas. They borrowed about 3 million from diverse sources including a Catholic order, settled for a small fraction when sued in 1967, and now live on 261 dollars monthly Social Security while promoting a book and movie rights. They recount court battles, adulation, and a vow to repay the Sisters of St Francis Seraph.
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Bookmobile schedule for Wheeler Basin Library week
The Wheeler Basin Regional Library Bookmobile visits schools and homes Monday through Thursday with times at Birdie Thornton Opportunity Center Owens Jr High Salem Be oon West Limestone High School West Limestone School Lester Post Office Good Springs Townly Home Leggtown New Hope Hale's Grocery Eva Jr High School Gandy's Cove Neil Home Cole ee Strickland Home Wee Wisdom Kindergarten Priceville High Plainview School Albert P. Brewer High Ryan Jr. High Plainview Briscoe's Grocery West Mor School Trinity Truitt Home Bell View Kindergarten Oak Ridge Methodist Church Summitt Baker's Grocery
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City To Host ASCD Meeting in Decatur This November
The annual ASCD state convention will gather more than 200 educators in Decatur Inn from November 28 to 30. Leaders include Dr. Grace Rockarts and Dr. John Hill outlining electives and internships, with speakers from Jefferson County, University of Alabama Birmingham, Auburn University, and state education officials addressing new developments and future directions.
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Cotton prices and effects on consumer costs loom in talks
Sen Herman E Talmadge cites export demand and futures speculation as drivers of higher cotton prices. Textile executives foresee import barriers easing as production shifts abroad, notably to south and Central America. Officials warn price rises ripple through the supply chain, with denim pants costing $4 to $5 more as raw cotton climbs. Educators and officials named Gardner McCollum and Alvis Harthorn discuss a convention in Decatur with Robert Bumpus handling details.
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Farmers face ruin over Southeast cotton contracts
W. B. Mitchell, president of the firm, testified that about 75 to 80 percent of all cotton is contracted and there is not enough free cotton to replace it without breaching contracts. Owens promised an early ruling on contract validity.
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Cotton prices spark forward contracting backlash in Mississippi Delta
A discussion notes rising cotton prices fuel discontent among Delta growers who have forward contracted much of this year's crop. Writers say growers may seek contract exits or price adjustments as mills base prices on current levels. About 75 percent of Delta cotton was forward contracted, prompting threats of court actions and higher prices on next year's sales.
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Washington
Leading tomato varieties recommended today
The list highlights five top tomato varieties for gardeners: Walter Tropic Manapal Hearthstead and Floradel. These varieties are praised for productivity, flavor, and suitability to home gardens in current growing conditions.
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