Vegetarian group seeks equal time on meat PSAs
American Vegetarians Inc. accuses the Agriculture Department of promoting meat to curb world hunger. The Akron Ohio group plans to seek equal time to counter broadcast PSAs and says its messages have appeared on about 100 stations but not on networks. Nellie Shriver notes every pound of meat requires 10 pounds of grain, which could feed millions worldwide.
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Beef import pacts could avert quotas
The Agriculture Department said 1975 beef imports, mainly low grade for hamburgers, may total 1 150 million pounds if negotiations with foreign countries succeed. The estimate is about 30 million pounds below the quota-trigger level, with voluntary restraints urged to avoid mandatory curbs.
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Decision due soon on food stamp price hike plan
Washington sources say a final decision on reducing food stamp benefits for more than 14 million Americans will come by week’s end. The plan would raise cash costs from 18 to 30 dollars for a 46 dollar stamp allotment, hitting single-person and small households hardest amid rising food prices.
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