Beef margins narrow sharply in April prices rise
UPI reports USDA data show April beef prices higher for consumers while middlemen cut their share. The farm to retail spread shrank to 44 cents from March 51.3, and carcass-retail margin fell to 32.7 cents the lowest since August 1973, with beef costs still 1.8 percent below a year earlier.
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Refugee relocation plan eases fears of local officials
Local officials near the fort previously feared a mass refugee arrival. They asked about refugees' skills and potential criminal risk, but leaders expressed confidence and limited disruption. Refugees will be confined to areas controlled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and aim to settle peacefully in the United States.
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UFW renews campaign in Rio Grande Valley
The United Farm Workers renews efforts in Hidalgo County Texas to organize melon field hands despite two court orders against interfering with harvests at El Texano Ranch and Griffin and Brand. Antonio Orendain leads the drive while 500 demonstrators rally at the Reynosa border crossing.
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Attorney surrenders in assault on Mauldin
Thomas D. Flanagan 37 surrendered to police and was charged with simple battery for attacking Pulitzer winner Bill Mauldin who was photographing illegally parked cars at a Daley family party. Mauldin suffered a broken nose. a counter-complaint and an arrest warrant against Mauldin were filed.
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John P. Daley
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