Sidelights on rising prices hit beef and meals
The piece notes widespread effects of lifted food controls on beef and dining. It cites humor from Milwaukee shoppers, Minnesota traders trading meat for football tickets, and a Texas car dealer selling per pound equivalences. It also covers increased direct beef purchases, overtime by state inspectors for custom slaughter, and budget cuts at home with families switching to cheaper cuts and home cooking.
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State's Cattlemen Blister Raw Deal Changes in Beef Prices
Lancaster stockyards president William G. McCoy condemned the Nixon Administration economic plan as it freezes wholesale and retail beef at March 29 levels until September 12. He warned farmers face uncertainty as packers buy fewer cattle while demand remains, noting auctions sell fewer head but higher per-pound prices. Local farmers fear the policy will yield a raw deal and volatile prices after the freeze ends.
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Hijack Attempt Fails In Airport Massacre
Palestinian terrorists attacked Athens airport lounge using grenades and pistols killing two Americans and wounding about 50 as they tried to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv. Two gunmen surrendered after a two hour standoff with police. hostages numbered around 35.
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North Star Way on Route 219 Federal Route Priority
U S Representative John Saylor celebrates passage of the Federal Highways Act designating Route 219 as a federal priority primary traffic route eligible for funds. Saylor, a longtime backer of completing the North Star Way, noted his historic quip about routing his body along the highway and expressed cautious optimism as the measure moves to the President for signature.
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Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania Monday into Tuesday
Sunny and warm Monday with highs in the low to mid 80s and mild Monday night lows in the mid to upper 50s. Tuesday turns warm and humid with highs in the mid to upper 80s and winds south to southwest 8 to 12 mph. Precipitation probability remains near zero.
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No Evidence for Impeachment, Talmadge Says Nixon
Senator Herman Talmadge on CBS Face the Nation argues there is no current grounds to impeach President Nixon and that public support would depend on the release of relevant tapes. He predicts the Watergate hearings may end this week with cross examination of L. Patrick Gray II and Richard Klein.
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Watergate Committee
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H. R. Haldeman
John W. Dean
Number 1 Crime fighter Sees Rough Road Ahead
Atty. Gen. Elliot L. Richardson says the government lacks methods to judge crimefighting efficacy and cannot measure crime volume. He cites this as a major priority in his new role begun two months earlier, signaling critique of the Mitchell era. He offered no direct comment on further specifics.
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Richardson
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Veterans Affairs toll free numbers aid Pennsylvania veterans
Senator Hugh Scott announces that starting Wednesday Pennsylvania veterans can call toll free numbers to discuss VA concerns. Western Pennsylvania dial 800 822 0233 and eastern counties dial 800 822 3920. The move aims to gauge crime impact and improve overall criminal justice planning while noting staff and measurement gaps in the system.
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