Milk Price Rise Could Cost Billions to Consumers
Washington AP report says President Nixon's 1971 order to raise federal milk price supports may have cost consumers and taxpayers more than 8 percent, according to the Senate Watergate Committee staff. The note signals potential annual effects and broader fiscal impact.
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Union Spending Alleged to Violate Law Says Lawyer
Washington attorney Douglas Caddy claims unions illegally used tax exempt dues to back liberal Democrats in a new book The $100 Million Payoff. He cites the 1972 and upcoming elections and calls for a special prosecutor to probe labor leaders and involved politicians.
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John Dean III
Three Issues Now In Mideast Kissinger Says
Secretary of State Kissinger told congressional leaders three obstacles block a permanent Middle East peace the frontiers Palestinian refugees and Jerusalem He said bridging the mistrust between Israel and Syria is the first hard step after a 33 day diplomatic drive that yielded a disengagement pact signed in Geneva Nixon plans a Middle East trip next weekend with Kissinger likely to accompany him and a Moscow visit set for June 27 amid impeachment drama and White House assertions of Leadership.
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Rains Upset Iowa Outlook For Good Crop
Iowa farmers face widespread crop damage as prolonged rains disrupt planting across the upper Midwest. Governor Ray studies disaster loan options while Minnesota Illinois and North Dakota report delays and potential shifts to soybeans or other crops.
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Kirk Bennett
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Illingis
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Jon Wefald
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University of Illinois Agronomist
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
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Wisconsin
Lawyers Wrestle Over Paper Scrip For Pennies
Treasury sources say officials may allow stores to issue paper scrip as change due to copper penny shortages. Some stores have begun using scrip while others wait on a formal ruling. Mint Director Mary Brooks doubts wide consumer acceptance and hopes penny supply improves by summer as copper prices fall and hoarding ends. June may be get out the penny month with certificates for turning in pennies.
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Treasury Department
Department
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Mint
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Ford Denies Zigzagging on Watergate Tapes Evidence
Vice President Gerald R. Ford told reporters in Concord New Hampshire that he pressed President Nixon to release all Watergate tapes and evidence. He maintained Nixon is innocent and urged sworn testimony from Dean Haldeman Ehrlichman regarding meetings tied to public transcripts.
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Manchester
Disabled Vet Compensation Increases Under New Law
President Nixon signed legislation retroactive to May 1 boosting disability compensation for 2.2 million veterans and dependents. The measure raises 10 to 50 percent ratings by 15 percent and 60 to 100 percent by 18 percent, with widows and children benefits up 17 percent. A stopgap bill protects education benefits for 250,000 veterans, and a VA program will place vets in colleges to streamline checks.
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Nixon
Veterans Administration
Lehr Says He Found Agreement With Gov Bond On Auditor
Lehr a Democratic candidate for Missouri state auditor told Audrain County clubs last night that reviewing Kit Bond's 1970 statements shows both favor an independent auditor. He, a CPA and Jackson County official, urged independence, performance audits, and CPA requirements for the office. Sen Norman Merrill spoke briefly as did locals including Bill Crow.
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Missouri
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Bill Crow
Thompson
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Mexico
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Bond
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One Mexico Girl Makes Graduation After Flood Delays
A soaked and tearful student arrived at Mexico High just 15 minutes late after heavy rains flooded streets. A good samaritan at Lakeview helped her dry clothes and drove her to the ceremony when family could not reach her due to high water.
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Arsenal Blast Injures Hundreds Near Radford Arsenal
An explosion at the Radford Army arsenal injures about 100 workers and causes about 20 million dollars in damage. No fatalities reported and five people are seriously hurt. The blast at 4 20 p m occurred in the TNT production section and was felt up to 35 miles away.
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Ronald B. Snyder
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