New Quota Trade Bill Barely Wins House Test
Washington AP reports a quota setting foreign trade bill narrowly survived a House battle. The measure would curb imports in textiles shoes and apparel and modify freer trade policy. Mills and Byrnes defended quotas while opponents warned of economic isolation and higher consumer prices.
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U.S
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Wilbur Mills
D- Ark
John W. Byrnes
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Japan
United States
Mills
Richard Bolling
D-Mpo
Congress
Meat prices fail to curb high demand for foods
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department estimates Americans will spend a record 114.6 billion on food this year, an eight percent rise driven by higher prices and growing meat consumption. Per person consumption reaches 113 pounds, with chicken at 41.7 pounds and pork near 65.4 pounds, while veal falls and lamb stays steady.
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Agriculture Department
Bees Valued More For Pollination Than Honey Production
Beekeeping authorities note that bees are more valuable as pollinators of blossoms than for honey and wax. The Encyclopaedia Britannicа is cited to support this perspective, highlighting ecological and agricultural importance.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
El Capitan climbers end 27 day ascent on peak
Warren Harding and Dean Caldwell finished a 27 day ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite California. They celebrated atop the wall of the Morning Light and plan next year to mount new climbs in Peru and Venezuela while recalling a grueling storm, limited rations, and a cheering crowd of fellow climbers and reporters.
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Dean Caldwell
el Capitan
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Harding
West Sacramento
FE Capitan
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Ore
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Angel Falls
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Crack Valley
Arding
States Ask High Court Rule On Car Smog Case
Washington leads 17 states seeking Supreme Court action against GM Ford Chrysler and American Motors over alleged conspiracy to delay catalytic smog devices. If granted, ruling could force retrofits on 85 to 100 million used cars. outcome unclear and may take years.
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Supreme Court
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Chrysler
American Motors
Frederic C. Tausend
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Tausend
The
Automobile Manufacturers Association
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Minnesota
California
Manuel L. Real
Los Angeles
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Justice Department
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Supreme
Miljanic resigns Yugoslav vice premier post
Belgrade Yugoslavia Nikola Miljanic resigns as vice premier without offering a reason. Premier Mitja Ribicic calls the move a blow to the government’s 1971 economic stability program. Miljanic was involved in the program’s development.
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Yugoslavia
Nikola Miljanic
Mitja Ribicic
Miljanic
25 Seale Jurors Barred By Bias
In New Haven AP report 25 prospective jurors in the Bobby Seale Ericka Huggins trial are rejected. All are white and many reveal prejudice against the Panthers. Judges say jury selection will be lengthy as no panel members accepted after two days.
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Black Panther Party
Bobby G. Seale
Ericka Huggins
Panthers
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