Forces of Food Production Question the Wisdom of Price Control
Commerce cautions against coercive meat price controls and boycotts. It notes rising cattle production costs from 1972 Soviet grain purchases shift farmers to corn and soybeans, reducing beef supply. Consumers may face shortages if fiat pricing ignores market laws.
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Chicago Association of Commerce & Industry
Soviet Union
The Metric System Faces U S Conversion Debate
The nation debates a full decade plan to adopt metric measurements with 30.48 centimeter frankfurters and federal subsidies. Congress may pass a 10-year bill after hearings as experts warn of costs and chaos for small firms while supporters say consumer life will improve.
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Wall Street Journal
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House Science Subcommittee
National Bureau of Standards
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Florida store owner proves customer focus boosts sales
A Chicago transplanted executive opened a Florida music shop selling pianos and electronic organs. In 60 days he hit a 12 month sales goal, expanded to seven stores, and expects over 1.5 million in year two. Trading stamps added value and helped maintain volume. The piece argues free market advertising and customer satisfaction drive growth.
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Chicago
Florida
Cornerstone of the Good Life in American Agriculture
The text argues US agriculture supports over 200 million people and global nutrition, serving as a keystone of economic stability. It notes farm exports peaked at 9.4 billion dollars, helping offset a large 1972 trade deficit and highlighting efficiency releasing labor for other gains.
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U.S
Now Is The Time To Control Stomach Worms And Bloats
Advice for farmers on managing stomach worms in sheep cattle and horses during hot humid weather. Recommends worm treatments for young animals and pasture rotation after treatment to prevent parasite spread and bloating. Also covers leafhopper risks in alfalfa and timing of methoxychlor sprays and harvest planning for high protein late cuttings.
Subtle killers lesson for July 8 1973
A devotional on anger and hatred as subtle killers. It cites Matthew 5 22 and urges reconciliation with neighbors before worship. It argues bitterness poisons body and spirit and calls for forgiving love even to enemies, modeled after the cross.
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