Meat Demand Keeps Food Prices High in 1971
An increased consumer appetite for red meat sustains higher grocery costs despite record production. Beef and pork output climbs while prices rise. pork chops average 1.06 dollars per pound in June, round steak near 1.38, and beef and pork drive about 30 percent of a typical family food budget. The USDA projects annual food spending near 120 billion dollars, driven by more people, higher per capita meat use, and price gains.
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Jack Benny Draws Lottery Winner in New Jersey
In Holmde, New Jersey AP reports Jack Benny, famed for his miser persona, drew the winning number in the state's fourth 1 million dollar lottery. Benny selected Patsy Tilton of Ft Monmouth as the winner, granting her 50 000 dollars annually for 20 years.
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Ocean City Expressway Opens Next Week
Gov. Marvin Mandel will formally open the Ocean City Expressway northern route at 10 a.m. next Thursday. The 5.5 mile highway with two bridges cost more than 12 million and aims to reduce congestion on U S 50 by easing summer travel into the resort.
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Pope Paul VI Defends Church Against Reforms and New Church
Pope Paul VI condemned efforts to repudiate the Catholic Church and form a new church during his audience at Castel Gandolfo. He warned reform must stay within Second Vatican Council bounds and dismissed novelty for its own sake. Mexico produced 196000 motor vehicles in 1970.
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Paul VI
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