Coffee prices jump as roasters raise wholesale costs
The Associated Press reports major coffee roasters have raised wholesale ground coffee by 25 cents per pound to 2.83, the second hike in five weeks. Green coffee prices climb due to mid-February increases and a Brazilian frost, with potential consumer price rises and possible loss-leader effects at supermarkets.
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America
Proctor & Gamble
Hills Brothers
MJB
Coca Cola
Maryland
Retail food prices expected to decline nationwide
Government reports forecast meat prices easing with more pork chicken and turkey on shelves while beef supplies lag. Labor data show wholesale food prices fell in May and consumer inflation may ease in late 1979. President Carter urged fiscal restraint as prices drop progresses.
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Agriculture Department
Labor Department
John Early
Carter
Thurssday
Department
Carter OKs largest ICBM under arms control treaty
President Carter approves building the biggest US ICBM allowed by the strategic arms pact with the Soviet Union. Defense Secretary Harold Brown announces the decision at the Pentagon, with plans for a mobile basing mode and a 10 warhead MX missile to counter Soviet capabilities. Critics warn of nuclear instability, while US officials argue it deters Soviet attack.
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Washington Star
Washington
Carter
United States
Soviet Union
Pentagon
Defense
Harold Brown
Congress
Administration
Air Force
U.S
Soviet
Soviets
Ussr
Winds Herald Damage From Strong Winds in Union County
Strong winds toppled a shed and several trees at Harry E. Goetz’s Wolf Lake home and brought down a utility pole in Alto Pass. Debris clogged streets while outages were quickly repaired. Forecaster Steven Piltz warned the slow front would bring occasional rain and sun as highs reach the mid 80s.
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Union County
Harry E. Goetz
Wolf Lake
Alto Pass
Missouri
Mississippi River
Rockford
Texas Panhandle
Radioactive Food Samples From Tuc Son School Kitchen
Investigators disclose more samples of radioactive food found in a Tucson Arizona school district kitchen. A bill seeks to fund a Social Security tax rollback using President Carter's oil industry tax. Lobbyists push to defeat peacetime draft registration legislation.
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Tucson
Ariz
Carter
Illinois House rejects 21 age with local option
The Illinois House failed to pass a bill raising the drinking age to 21 for beer and wine, while allowing home rule units to set their own ages. The measure drew 85 votes in favor and 74 against, with Senate consideration pending a tougher uniform proposal.
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Las Vegas
Illinois House
Illinois
House
Senate
Daniel P. O’brien
Dchicago
Clyde W. Robbins
Rfairfield
William D. Walsh
LaGrange Park
James R. Thompson
Chip throwing contest at Du Quoin Fair threatened by no chips
Du Quoin State Fair officials fear cancellation of the second farm and folk festival cowchip throwing contest due to a shortage of chips caused by a heavy winter grain diet. Marilyn Phillips says fewer chips may force changes though last year saw 100 participants and a 155 foot winning toss by Mark King of Murphysboro.
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du Quoin
du Quoin State Fair
Marilyn Phillips
Mark King
Murphysboro
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