Farm states push to open free trade with Cuba
Illinois farmer Garry Niemeyer sees Cuba as a nearby market for corn and soybeans amid U S sanctions. Governor George Ryan and other farm state leaders press the Bush administration to ease restrictions, citing potential up to one billion dollars in agricultural business and noting Cuba has signaled willingness to buy more if credit sales are allowed.
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Man escapes grave burial after attack on Bowyer and son
PHENIX CITY AL AP A man whose throat was slit and who was buried in a shallow grave with his 12-year-old son clawed out of the dirt and aided police in locating suspects Michael Carruth and Jimmy Brooks. Both men charged with capital murder and other counts and held without bail. Brooks allegedly posed as narcotics officers and demanded money from Bowyer who owned a used car lot. Bowyer and his son Brett were driven outside town, Bowyer injured but alive, and Brett killed. Bowyer later found his son’s body atop the grave as officers arrived.
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Gas prices seen rising next month in spring
New York AP reports ample winter gasoline supplies but prices may climb as early as mid March as refiners switch to summer-grade fuel. Analysts note volatility despite higher inventories and weaker demand with forecasts of up to 15 cents per gallon rise by Memorial Day.
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