Farmers Diversify at ADAPT Conference in Des Moines
Farmers attending the 114 day ADAPT conference to hear 100 diversification ideas seek self reliance amid slim margins. Speakers like Doug Emanuel and Richard Krumme stress practical steps such as selling to restaurants, exotic crops, and small experiments to grow up to 20 percent of their business.
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Cities Say Leave Well Enough Alone at Tax Overhaul
San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros leading the National League of Cities says cities will oppose congressional changes to the tax code that could affect municipal bonds and local tax deductions. Urban leaders seek reauthorization of urban aid and oppose a welfare swap while pressing presidential candidates to address hunger, jobs, homelessness, and illiteracy.
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Hayden transition team seeks best Kansans for administration
Flentje outlined three criteria for top posts: competence and commitment to policy, team willingness to work hard, with no decisions or commitments yet. Hayden invites applicants, says some under consideration could impress both public and party. Sue Peterson and McDill Huck Boyd are named among transition members.
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Wall Street News Caps Sharp Stock Declines At Noon
Stock prices fell heavily in active trading. The Dow Jones average dropped 22.78 points to 1,891.45 as 1,124 stocks declined and 318 rose. Chesebrough-Pond's led the most active list after a tender offer from American Brands, while IBM General Motors and General Electric fell about 1 percent. The NYSE composite declined 1.61 to 140.96 and the Amex slipped 1.49 to 263.32. News profiles include Hayden’s transition team and budget moves cutting state revenues by 93 million with uniform 3.8 percent agency cuts.
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Reagan orders probe into Iran Contra transfers
President Reagan pressed for full disclosure as he announced an investigative board to learn the facts about possible funds from arms sales to Iran aiding Sandinista fighters. Edmund Muskie and Brent Scowcroft join, with no subpoena power or public hearings likely. Senate leader Dole says a special session is under active consideration.
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Hands Across America Aims to End Hunger and Homelessness
Cartoonists of America invite support for Hands Across America a USA for Africa project to end hunger and homelessness in the United States. Direct contributions via the coupon help make a difference.
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