Heavy rains break drought hurt crops in Midwest
In drought battered regions heavy rains brought some relief to pastures and wheat, but damaged fields and delayed harvests linger. Farmers report washed topsoil and misfortunes to livestock feed as corn and soybeans suffer. cattle sellers fear rising prices and dwindling grazing available amid ongoing drought impacts.
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Ford expected to curb Defense Dept budget
President Ford likely to push belt tightening at the Pentagon with a plan to cut personnel costs and possibly delay pay raises. A senior source says a $1.5 billion increase in October for over 2.19 million military and about one million civilian employees may be absorbed by reducing headcount below Nixon-era levels. Associates say Ford and Defense Secretary Schlesinger differ only in timing, not policy, on defense cuts and strategic arms talks with Russia.
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Market Quiet as Ford Speech Looms Clarifies Inflation Watch
Stocks drifted lower in a quiet session as inflation concerns weighed. Ford issued a critical statement displeased by a 10 percent GM price rise while corn crops were forecast 12 percent below last year’s record amid adverse weather. Dow fell 19.01 to 77.29 with GM and Ford leading declines. Polaroid and auto names slid, volume the lightest of the year aside from a July lull.
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