Farm Output Costs Rise Across Crops in 1977 78
USDA analysis shows nine of ten major crops raised per acre costs by about 6.2 percent from 1977 to 1978, with a 5 percent rise per bushel or pound. Barley led per acre increases, cotton per acre fell slightly while per pound costs surged, and corn per acre costs fell. The report notes inflation context and predicts higher costs for 1979, while land cost treatment remains a point of contention among critics.
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Agriculture Department
American Agriculture Movement
Sandinista Fighters Hold Managuas Eastern Streets After Bombing
In Managua, Somoza troops clash with Sandinistas amid mud and rain as aerial bombardment rages. Hogland reports guerrillas spring from holes to shed attackers, morale high while guards stall. Rebels claim control near Costa Rican border. regional governments reevaluate ties with Somoza regime.
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Soviet Union developing three new heavy bombers says sources
American officials learned at Geneva talks that the USSR is designing three heavy bombers, one possibly cruise-missile carrier. No tests have been conducted and details remain sparse. The disclosure came after SALT II signing and without high level Soviet confirmation.
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Soviet Union
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Leonid I. Brezhnev
Defense
Dimitri Ustinov
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