Farm price dip lowers June retail food costs, DEpt reports
The Agriculture Department says the average American family’s food market basket cost fell by 2 in June due to lower farm prices, offset by higher processing and retailing charges. The annual basket costs 1731, with June up 14.1 percent from a year earlier but the year-to-date rise slowed. The department released a pamphlet titled The Real Facts About Food explaining price trends and factors behind recent changes.
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Justice Dept obtains border corruption evidence from Congress
Investigators received material from a Congressional subcommittee on Government Operations detailing alleged corruption by U.S. officials along the U S Mexico border. The records reference prominent lawmakers, staff, a federal judge, and INS officials amid Operation Clean Sweep and related prosecutions.
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Impeachment debate to be aired on three networks
The House Judiciary Committee debate on impeachment articles will be broadcast live by ABC CBS and NBC in rotation. The plan mirrors coverage used during the prior year's Watergate hearings.
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UN Eyes Crisis Talks Between Greece Turkey Over Cyprus
In Geneva U N officials prepare for crisis talks among Greece Turkey and Britain on Cyprus return to constitutional rule. Talks could open as early as Wednesday depending on foreign minister arrivals with Greece possibly naming Acting Foreign Minister Constantine Kypratos to represent.
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Hunger strike ends at Lecumberri Prison in Mexico City
American and Canadian prisoners at Lecumberri Prison in Mexico City have ended a 13 day hunger strike after receiving little response from U S officials. Friends of inmates said authorities offered no public comment and no progress appeared on demands for more assistance from the United States.
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UPI
Lecumberri
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House panel urges revising CIA duties
A House armed services subcommittee proposed changing the CIA charter to keep the agency out of future Watergate style scandals. The plan faced constitutional questions and lacks enforceable penalties, with CIA director Colby supporting strong secrecy while Justice officials warned penalties could violate First Amendment rights.
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Hayes
Nation's labor picture clouded again as strikes pause
UPI reports a brief easing as cement truck drivers in the Chicago metro area end a nine week strike, Los Angeles utility workers win 11 percent raises, and Trans International pilots and flight attendants return to work. Other labor actions stall amid stalled talks, including NFL players, Bell System telephone workers, and National Airlines machinists.
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Turkish invasion of Cyprus seen as strategic blunder
London based military experts say the Turkish invasion of Cyprus failed to achieve its core aims. They cite the failure to seize Kyrenia port, Nicosia Airport, and the Kyrenia–Nicosia pass as critical losses amid a cease fire.
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