Food costs rise as farmers urged to boost crops this year
Government data show the average family’s annual food bill increased by 34 dollars in February, pressuring the Nixon administration to push crop and livestock output. Officials consider changes to 1973 acreage programs to incentivize more corn and soybean planting to stabilize prices and build reserves for next winter.
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Nixon
Agriculture Department
Department
Office of Management and Budget
2200 Mile Hike To Aid Church Fund From Texas To Minnesota
Two Minnesota college students Barry Lane and Nies Henriksen trek from El Paso to St Peter covering about 2200 miles to raise funds for CROP Community Hunger Appeal of Church World Service. They endure injuries heat and wildlife mishaps while sponsors donate per mile with a target return by May 27. Fire and agricultural price reports follow with notes on food cost rises and farm middlemen. Art displays and a music recital highlight Cathedral Grade School Fine Arts Day on April 1 with student works and performances.
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Texas
Barry Lane
Grand Rapids
Nies Henriksen
Arco
el Paso
Tex
Lane
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Henriksen
Church World Service
Cathedral
Ferry Sts
Probate hearings set for April dates in Wisconsin
Legislative hearings on probate reform are scheduled for April 2 in Green Bay and April 13 in Rhinelander as Sen. Gerald Lorge announces a sweeping measure. A related no fault auto insurance hearing is set for April 17 in Madison. Don Alexander named to head IRS after April 15 filing deadline.
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Donald C. Alexander
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Internal Revenue Service
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IRS
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Donald E. Santarelli
Justice Department
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
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