Orthodox bloc fights liberal Judaism in Israel and US
In Jerusalem Agudat Israel united in war against Reform and Conservative branches, warning of potential state funding blocks and planning rabbinical outreach to American suburbs to curb liberal influence. The group holds four of 120 seats in Israel's Knesset and backs Begin's coalition.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Agudat Israel
United States
America
Aguda Israel
Menachem Begin
Great Assembly
Europe
Menachem Lubinski
New York
Germany
Richard Hirsh
Kansas Crops Top $3 Billion in 1979 Output
Kansas crops excluding sugar beets totaled 3.09 billion dollars in 1979, a 48 percent rise from 1978 and the highest since 1975. Wheat led with 1.54 billion, up 74 percent, soybeans valued at 240 million, sorghum 560 million, and corn 447 million. Prices expected: wheat 3.75, sorghum 2.18, corn 2.60, soybeans 5.80 per bushel.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Feds Cast Eyes On KC Pyramid
Federal authorities consider a probe into the Business Men's Venture pyramid scheme active in Kansas City and state cities. An assistant U.S. attorney noted possible prosecution while postal inspectors weigh complaints and the risk of collapse inherent to pyramid plans.
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Kansas City
Anthony P. Nugent Jr
U.S
Nugent
Phillip M. Renzulli
Renzulli
Kansas
Terry Bullock
Topeka
Missouri
St. Louis
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Springfield
Even Poor Boys Bilked in Coal Schemes in West Virginia
Huntington Police Chief Ottie Adkins, Dr H Carl Wasson Jr and pharmacist Andrew Thomas sue in state and federal courts for 92600 lost to a fake coal venture linked to C T Coal Associates. Officials warn coal fraud spans fraud tax shelters and bogus land deals, with many convictions in the region. Authorities urge vigilance as schemes promote urgency and limited partnerships.
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Charleston
W.va
Huntington
Ottie Adkins
H. Carl Wasson Jr
Andrew Thomas
Adkins
Gimlet Holler
Chief of Police
Justice Department
U.S
Dean St. Dennis
Washington
FBI
West Virginia
Robert King
Wasson
Thomas
C&t Coal Associates
Elliott County
West
King
Kent Carper
State Auditor’s Office
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Liberal Judaism
Feds
KC Pyramid
Tom Krebs
Alabama Securities Commission
Krebs
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Appalachia
Congress
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