Corn Leaf Blight Recedes As 1971 Crop Surges
A USDA report shows southern states rebounded from 1970 corn leaf blight with dramatic gains in 1971. National output reached a record above 5.54 billion bushels, led by the Midwest Corn Belt. Iowa and Illinois tied for top yields at 102 bushels per acre, while southern states posted substantial gains. Meat imports for Jan–Nov fell seven percent from 1970, totaling just over one billion pounds, with voluntary restraint talks ongoing for 1972.
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Britain and Common Market reach entry agreement
After 19 months of talks Britain and the European Common Market finalize terms for entry into the customs union. Prime Minister Edward Heath will sign the treaty, with Britain set to join the European Economic Community on January 1 next year. Denmark Ireland and Norway also sign, ending nine hours of talks among Britain and six governments.
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Abzug urges Congress to censure Nixon over Indochina pullout date
Rep. Bella Abzug charges Nixon ignored a 1971 law requiring a withdrawal date, criticizing continued bombing in North Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. She argues a constitutional clash over presidential obedience to law and seeks a censure similar to Ottinger’s 1970 measure failed in committee.
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New Start At Haskell For Herrod
Randall Herrod the ex Marine once acquitted of Vietnamese killings returns to Oklahoma then moves to Haskell Indian School Lawrence Kansas enrolling for spring semester and joining the basketball scene while facing second degree forgery charges and a past marked by divorce and run ins with the law.
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Nab 23 Men 1 500 Pounds Of Heroin Smuggled
Twenty three men mainly French citizens were charged with smuggling 1500 pounds of heroin into the United States. French American cooperation led to 16 arrests. Indictment describes Paris cafe meetings, suitcases delivered in New York’s Waldorf Astoria, large cash sums, and clandestine automobile key traffic. Wholesale value about 8 million dollars with street value between 200 and 300 million.
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Ancient Perch Wins A Point At Colosseum Standoff
Dante Ottaviani an ex convict won a brief victory after City Hall granted a street vendor license allowing him to hawk transistor radios and watches in front of Rome's station. He spent a week perched 75 feet above the Colosseum to secure the license and support for his family. He stayed with a pink blanket and binoculars, watched by relatives and curious crowds.
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Customers Edge Ahead as Price Lists Enforced
Washington AP. Shoppers may recover refunds and up to 1000 dollars if a retailer overcharged before price lists posted during the Aug 15 to Nov 14 freeze. Enforcement targets firms over 200000 in annual revenue. fines up to 5000. Customers may sue for 100 or triple the overcharge. judges can award up to 1000.
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Bowling Scores From Local A J B C League Hot Shots
League results list high game and series for teams on 10 30 across divisions. Notable totals include Daugharthy and Beeds 374 series, Gordon 258, Kramer 457, Wilson 506, and Heckert 518 in various matchups.
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Production Gains Seen As Good Sign
The Nixon administration cites a 0.7 percent rise in December industrial production after a 0.6 percent gain in November, with the index at 107.8 percent of the 1967 base yet 3.7 percent below the 1969 peak. The increase reflects gains in manufacturing and autos, but 1971 overall remained slack with capacity use at 74 percent in late 1971.
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Hughes Story In True Magazine
New York AP True magazine will publish Noah Dietrich's account of 32 years as Howard Hughes' top aide. Dietrich, who served from 1925 to 1957, finished a book on Hughes. True's April issue hits March 9. McGraw-Hill also plans to publish an autobiography claimed to be based on Hughes interviews.
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