Reagan Delivers Parity Talk To Kansas Farmers
In Wichita Ronald Reagan said he is not versed on parity but would back full parity if it is the proper path to move farmers out of the cost price squeeze. He warned that full parity could require large subsidies though and wants free market farming as much as possible. Local farmer Don Bergner questioned his stance and urged more farm policy clarity.
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Wichita
Kan
Ronald Reagan
Kansas
Reagan
California
Wichita State University
Oklahoma
Don Bergner
Pratt, Kan
Bergner
Carter
Midwest
Rock Island Line Keeps Deadlines Amid Federal Orders
The Rock Island freight network winds down as a federal deadline expires. Only two routes remain under interim ICC orders, one from New Mexico to St. Louis and another through Tennessee and Arkansas, with Kansas City Terminal Railway assisting for orderly transition. The 7th Circuit limited ICC authority over interim rights affecting the Tucumcari to St. Louis route, amid ongoing carrier contestes.
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Chicago
Rock Island Line
New Mexico
St. Louis
Tennessee
Arkansas
Rock Island
William Gibbons
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Kansas City Terminal Railway Co
KCT
7Th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co
Grain Package Aims To Aid Farmers In Senate Action
The Senate Agriculture Committee moves to finish a grain aid package this week amid embargo losses to Soviet sales. Proposals would lift price supports for wheat and corn, with target prices and parity rules under debate. Administration veto threats cite executive restraint, as lawmakers seek relief for farm producers.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Soviet Union
Congress
Carter
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Offshore Oil Well Explodes Near Galveston Texas
An offshore drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded early today, killing at least two and injuring nine with five missing. All 42 crew members were evacuated to a nearby platform, then transported by helicopters to medical teams. The platform, operated by Pennzoil for multiple owners, was about 100 miles southeast of Galveston. The cause remains under investigation.
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Galveston
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
The
Coast Guard
Pennzoil
John Sealy Hospital
Pool Offshore Co
Harvey
Agriculture Bills and Aid Aimed at Wheat and Grain Support
Congressional measures seek 10 percent of wheat and feed grain acreage set aside for conservation. McGovern and Talmadge sponsor bills on price supports and loans. committee adds a $2 billion export finance fund. Carter embargo on 17 million tons of corn and wheat with 8 million-ton shipments allowed. $3 billion aid package paused to cushion effects amid inflation and criticism.
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Agriculture Department
Bergland
George McGovern
D-S.d
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Carter
U.S
Afghanistan
Ussr
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Cotton Belt Line
Tucamari
N.M
Santa Fe
Bob Harper
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American Cancer Society
Kansas State
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