Farm Disaster Plans Offer Optional Payment Methods
Farmers who lost part of their grain crops to drought may choose between an old and a new disaster payment system under a pending farm bill. The retroactive option applies to 1977 crops, with mandatory use starting in 1978.
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Bernard Brenner
United Press International
Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Letter to editor questions Phil Batt's economic views
Dwight A. Crowell of Sandpoint Idaho criticizes Phil Batt for misinterpreting business taxes as consumer costs and accuses politicians of using a tax the business fallacy. He urges learning from the Foundation for Economic Education in Irvington NY and endorses the A C I ten goals.
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Phil Batt
Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry
Phil
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Foundation For Economic Education
Irvington
Hudson
New York
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Dwight A. Crowell
Sandpoint
Panama Canal Giveaway Targeted by Unconfirmed Negotiator
Steve Symms condemns the Panama canal handover as an engineered deal. Sol Linowitz, appointed for six months without Senate confirmation, is linked to Marine Midland Bank which holds Panamanian debt. Critics say the agreement harmed U S defense and economy, benefiting bankers and Panamanian authorities.
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Congress
Sol Linowitz
Senate
Linowitz
Marine Midland Bank
Canal
United States
Forgotten Consumers Push Idaho Utility Reform Plan
Governor John Evans describes a 200000 grant request to create an Idaho Office of Consumer Services. The office would fund staff to represent consumers at Idaho Public Utilities Commission hearings, assess rate impacts, aid consumer groups, and advocate for consumer-friendly rate design and protections. The program would operate under the lieutenant governor with a consumer advisory group.
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John Evans
Idaho
Federal Energy Administration
Idaho Office of
Consumer Services
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of Consumer Services
Public Unities Commission
Open Letter Outlines School Plans and Finances
Resident notice from V A Verhei, school board member, details building two new gym rooms in Sagle from September 8 to November 15, mentions levy outcomes, Forest Service funding, and projected millages. Discusses valuations, future revenues, and district funds to reassure taxpayers.
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Forest Service
V.A. Verhei
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