Food Prices Seen Rising But Budget Share Dropping
United States government economists project higher retail food prices in 1969 for beef eggs dairy cereals and bakery items while fruit vegetables poultry and pork may cost less. Total consumer food spending is expected to reach about 105.5 to 106 billion with the average household devoting roughly 17 percent of after tax income to food. Per capita consumption may rise about 1 percent driven by beef pork chicken citrus canned fruits and processed vegetables.
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U.S
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Department
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Opposition Softens Lottery Draft Seen
Washington sources report growing debate over draft reform as Congress weighs changes to the lottery system. Speaker Rivers and committee members discuss preserving core deferment provisions while softening opposition to a lottery plan amid rising anti draft sentiment. President Nixon has not committed to a lottery, with hearings to clarify options and potential changes to the Selective Service Act.
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Jack and Jill Wall Split in Honolulu Divorce
The article reports singer Jack Jones and Miss Johns filing for divorce after a six month marriage. It notes plans to attend a Honolulu party and discusses tensions and potential reconciliation. The piece mentions studio and travel details and a Beverly Hills home influence on the split.
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Czechs Hear TV Appeals as Bland Programs Prompt Debate
In Prague UPI reports Czechoslovakia's leadership uses television to promise relief from bland programming. Vilem Novy, an orthodox figure on the National Assembly's Economic Committee, denounces challenges to normalization while reformers led by Alexander Dubcek push for change. Censorship has lately frozen sports and news content, sparking calls for a transition beyond the current stagnation. An 18 year old worker set fire to himself in Horny Jiretine amid the weekend turmoil.
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Wisconsin Students Stage Demonstration
Wisconsin students at the University stage a strike involving 1000 to 4000 participants. They occupy the administration building and protest in support of social sciences demands. Members from University of Chicago and Wisconsin universities planned actions tied to the student strike.
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Army Calms Public on Nuclear Missile Sites Near Cities
Washington reports the Army says the risk of accidental nuclear yield from Nike Hercules missiles in urban areas is essentially nil. Lt. Gen. Starbird testified that warheads were stored to deter bomber attacks, with exact locations undisclosed for security. The review of ABM plans is expected in early March amid protests and mounting political debate.
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Scientists Drift at Sea Near United States Coast
Officials from the United States Britain and West Germany report drifting sea sites in the Atlantic Ocean north of the United States including Alaska Hawaii and the equator. The unmanned devices are capable of drifting and were observed about 850 miles west of the mainland heading toward the aviation route amid a 50 mile per hour wind.
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Pueblo Hearing Technicians Testify in Secret Session
Testimony in a daylong closed Pueblo inquiry focused on Navy CTs who operated secret snooping gear aboard the Pueblo. Witnesses described duties in the ship's nerve center gathering intelligence on Korean naval activity, while details of destroyed secret documents and the skipper’s autonomy were discussed.
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Stephen RR. Maeriz
Melrose
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Violence and Mass Media Study Series Planned
The Center for Social Communications under Brother Alexis will stage six three phase programs this month at La Salle High School Zarziamora to examine if mass media triggers violence or if societal violence drives media. Sessions include a Texas film set in a riot torn city, discussions on violence in banks newspapers radio and television and Senate hearings. Public attendance is welcomed.
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Canyie Banks
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U.S. Senate
Beating Death Suspect Held In County Jail
Joan Alvarado Bosquez an 18 year old was held without bond on a murder with malice charge in connection with the weekend beating death of Henry Garza Jr. His body was found along a cane path near Division 1 and Pateert Sighway. A juvenile trio was detained.
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