Debating Farm Subsidies and Food Costs
The piece weighs the pros and cons of farm subsidies, noting they raise consumer prices and enrich large farmers while protecting a stable food supply. It argues subsidies have lingered for decades, with calls to possibly reduce or end some programs and questions how such changes would affect consumer protection from foreign competition and overall food costs.
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Food and Health Policy
Consumer Federation of America
United States
Editorial Viewpoints on Bob Dole Aide and Age
Editors argue that Sheila Burke's pro choice stance should not derail Dole's bid and that age at 72 should not weigh against his qualifications. They dismiss social conservative pressure and defend his health and mental acuity as sufficient for presidential candidacy.
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Herald
Bob Dole
Sheila Burke
Free trade reform and global corporations reshape commerce
The piece argues that today’s free trade is really managed trade driven by governments and multinational firms. It notes the rise of global corporations, their lack of national loyalty, and intercorporate transfers as key to modern trade deficits. Cites 1994 U S exports to China at 8.8 billion and imports at 31.5 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Colombia
NAFTA
GATT
China
Money in marketing by meeting customer needs
Don Taylor argues marketing profits come from identifying unfulfilled needs and delivering value with a hassle free, convenient approach. Building deep customer relationships, listening to preferences, and delivering tailored solutions shifts focus from selling to serving, making customers the market.
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Asey
Aunt Mary
Don Taylor
P.O. Box
Amarillo
Texas
No Kidding Weekly Salaries of Casablanca Stars
Summary of studio payrolls for the 1942 film Casablanca shows Humphrey Bogart earning 4583 dollars per week, Ingrid Bergman 3125, Claude Rains 4000, Peter Lorre 1750, with other listed actors including Paul Henreid at 3125 and additional figures. Provided by World Features Syndicate.
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Humphrey Bogart
Ingrida
Claude Rains
Paul Henseid
Peter Lorre
World Features Syndicate
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King Features Syndicate
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