Communist nations fail to feed their people says AP analysis
AP News Analyst argues that communist regimes throughout history fail to solve farm problems due to centralized power and fear. He cites Russia, China, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Cuba, blaming power lust, rapid industrialization, and eradicating past structures as causes of food shortages.
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Do All Communist Countries Go Hungry
A historical analysis argues that Cuba’s shift to communism led to shortages, militarized society, and agricultural collapse. It describes state control under INRA, rationing, and bureaucratic mismanagement, with parallels to other communist regimes and a note on Khrushchev’s later gamble.
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Southern Bell Seeks Extra Revenue After Rate Cut
J M Wasson vice president of Southern Bell North Carolina says the firm expects to offset a revenue loss from intrastate long distance rate cuts by boosting business at current rates. The Utilities Commission started the five to 20 cent per call reduction, saving Tar Heel customers about 800000 dollars yearly and costing Southern Bell roughly 658000 dollars in revenue. Wasson noted a rate increase request remains a possibility.
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Easter Shoes Bring Spring Memories and Joy
The Easter Bunny symbolizes spring joys such as warm days egg hunts ducklings and flowers. For some, it also means new spring shoes like sparkling Easter Brown shoes that sparked pride and a fresh dressed up look to run and play in.
IOU found in Safe Cracker notes missing receipts
Henry Algermissen owner of Prime Steer Restaurant in North St. Louis finds only a note reading IOU 687 from an employee who plans to vanish. Police search for the unidentified writer as he leaves the business with hopes of returning money in full.
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Prime Steer
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