Supermarket beef shifts to branded prepackaged cuts
Washington AP report notes giants of meatpacking and grocery firms push prepackaged, branded beef to boost profits and cut labor costs. Wal Mart reportedly adoptsThomas E branding. Tyson aims to leverage IBP purchase to expand branded beef and pork. Union critics fear job losses and loss of in store freshness as case ready meat grows.
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Viewers Seek Witness to McVeigh Execution in Oklahoma
Hundreds of victims and relatives urge the government to televise Timothy McVeigh's May 16 execution. Some propose a field in Oklahoma for onlookers while others want to watch in Terre Haute or Oklahoma City via closed circuit. McVeigh dropped appeals and did not seek clemency.
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