Grain sales to Soviet Union seen as unlikely this season
A top Agriculture Department official says new large grain sales to the Soviet Union are unlikely until delivery bottlenecks on wheat and corn are cleared. Last summer the Soviets bought 10.2 million metric tons before an embargo. four million tons could be bought before further talks, if the stipulations are met. The market meanwhile slowed as traders awaited Ford budget and State of the Union plans.
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Hearst Ordered to Meet With Government Psychiatrist
In San Francisco federal court Judge Oliver Carter ruled Patricia Hearst must submit to another interview with Dr. Harry Kozol. He said the government has a right to its experts unless proven harmful to Hearst’s health or rights. A new date was not disclosed.
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Kozol
San Mateo County
Carter
Agriculture Dept probes misgraded corn shipment to Poland
The Agriculture Department investigates a $6 million corn shipment misgraded on the Polish vessel Rosy II in New Orleans. Sen. Dick Clark cites rocks seashells and 10000 cubic feet of dust as evidence of intentional misgrading. Inspectors plan to assess Bayside Reserve facilities and determine if portions can be certified for lower grade or must be unloaded.
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Kansas
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Sanford to be released from Duke Medical Center
Former Gov Terry Sanford expected to leave Duke University Medical Center in Durham after doctors declared him in good health. He was hospitalized in Salem Massachusetts earlier this week with chest pains and will resume campaigning Sunday.
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Clarke Schools See Federal and State Aid Fall Short
Clarke County School Supt Wade Johnson told the Board of Supervisors that local taxes fund 59 percent of public school costs and state and federal support lag behind Virginia averages. Non local funds amount to 32 percent from the state and 9 percent from the federal government, with Tidewater projects cited as boosting the state average elsewhere. The county’s real estate and public service property value totals 151 million dollars, equating to 79 thousand dollars per student, and teacher raises of about 14 percent are being discussed alongside inflation and special education costs.
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Democrats Favorable but Not Certain in Bid for Presidency
National Democratic Chair Robert F. Strauss says chances are good for a Democrat to win the presidency this year though not guaranteed. He notes 11 candidates strengthen the party while acknowledging some post-convention unity efforts.
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Illinois
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Moynihan Name Dropped From Massachusetts Presidential Ballot
The Massachusetts Ballot Law Commission voted 21 to remove Daniel Patrick Moynihan from the presidential primary ballot. Moynihan, United Nations ambassador, had been added by the secretary of state on the Democratic State Committee request. The decision follows tensions among GOP leaders over potential Reagan Ford nomination dynamics.
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Weather Summary Forecasts and Historical Rainfall Data
Northern Valley and Virginia brief cold spells with clear skies followed by a sunnier but chilly weekend. Extended outlook shows a middle period chance of precipitation and warmer days, with cold nights sticking to the teens and twenties. Includes January rainfall totals, long term averages, and a Los Angeles note on Frank Sinatra responding to Judith Exner statements.
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Judith Campbell Exner
Sinatra
Clarke County burglary nets silverware and jewelry losses
In Clarke County near Rt 622 the Jenkins home was broken into while occupants were out between 5 and 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Missing items include a silver chest, silver dinnerware, jewelry, four $50 savings bonds, a pistol, ammunition, and money, with total value estimated between $2,000 and $3,000. Deputy Jim Coumes continues the investigation. Earlier, Holy Cross monastery on Rt 603 reported a theft of a toolbox and tools worth about $200 from a truck cab.
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Today in History highlights and notable birthdays
On this date Jan 17 1945 Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw. Benjamin Franklin born 1707. Mali formed 1959. US bought Virgin Islands 1917. Shriver resigns 1964. Sargent Jordan actions noted. Nicholas Katzenbach aged 54. John McCain Jr aged 65. Thought: You can't climb the ladder of success with cold feet.
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