U S Cuban ties at another low point in history
Washington faces new anti Cuba turn as the Reagan era nears, with Castro denouncing the U S embargo and control of Guantanamo. The 1961 break and 20 year strain echo, while fears of CIA plots and exile actions persist amid potential new policy shifts.
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Polish Farmers Stand Firm Demand Independent Union
In Warsaw AP reports Polish private farmers, who control about 80 percent of arable land and provide three quarters of the nation’s agricultural output, threaten to strike unless the Supreme Court upholds their bid for an independent union charter. They plan a strategy meeting on the eve of the ruling, and warn of halting deliveries to state marketing agencies if rejected.
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Farm exports push US trade balance to record surplus
The Agriculture Department reports 1979-80 farm exports at 40.5 billion, far outpacing imports and producing a 23.2 billion surplus. Nonagricultural imports rose to 220.9 billion, yielding a overall 28.1 billion deficit. 1980-81 outlook shows exports near 48.5 billion with a 30 billion balance. Major buyers include Japan, Netherlands, Mexico, and China with strong gains.
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