New four year farm law offers price guarantees for staples
The Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 sets established prices for wheat at 2.05 dollars per bushel, corn 1.38, and cotton 38 cents per pound for 1974 and 1975 with payments to cover shortfalls if market prices dip. It extends the 1970 act, broadening dairy wool rural programs and aid to developing nations under Public Law 480, while urging annual congressional review of untested features.
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U.S
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act
White House
Congress
Postman Larrandaburu Keeps Head Above Inflation Notes
In Paris, postman Jean Larrandaburu says inflation at seven percent is manageable due to overtime work and his wife’s earnings. He relies on a vegetable garden, government wage boosts, and careful budgeting to maintain a $721 monthly family income for a modest lifestyle.
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France
Elias Antar
Associated Press
PARIS
Jean Larrandaburu
Larrandaburu
Maddy
Robert
Sarrandaburu
Memphis integrates buses amid transition as 27,000 students move
In Memphis, de segregation busing began with about 27,000 children transported to 139 schools by 155 buses across 508 routes. Minor accidents occurred but no injuries. Enrollment exceeded 110,000, with 68 percent Black attendance. private schools draw white middle class students, prompting budget cuts and possible teacher layoffs.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Maxine Smith
McRae
Shelby Counee
New York native built Florida dream town Sun City Center
Jerry Gould, a former Manhattan advertising man who moved to Florida in 1950, built 6,000 homes and leads W. G. Development. He created Lehigh Acres and now spearheads Sun City Center 11 000 acres with plans for 30 000 residents by 1980, aiming to blend retirement living with younger growth and nearby city access.
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Hal Boyle
Sun City Center
Fla
America
New York City
Jerry Gould
New Yorker
Manhattan
Florida
New York
Jerry
Miami
Lehigh Acres
Fort Myers
W. G. Development Corp
del E. Webb Corp
Sun City
Ariz
Gould
Tampa
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Alaska Officials Favor Local Labor For Pipeline Jobs
Alaska officials say 18 000 jobs from the trans Alaska pipeline will go to residents first due to state hiring rules and 10.2 percent unemployment among Alaskans. Out of state seekers flood the market as construction awaits permits after congressional talks. unions report many local workers idle and able to fill pipeline labor needs.
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John Morrison
Associated Press
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska
North Slope
Valdez
Gus Calerinichio
Caterinichio
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Lee Dalby
State Employment Security Division
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