Virginia seeks name change for Agriculture and Immigration Dept
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Immigration could become the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce if voters approve the constitutional question on November 8. Officials say the change is only to better reflect the agency’s role in agriculture and the economy, with no expansion of functions.
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Richmond
Virginia Department of Agricul
Ture and Immigration
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Raccoon Repeats Washing Food Before Eating
The raccoon habitually washes meat and fish in water before consuming them though the practice adds no apparent hygiene value. The animal will repeatedly rinse food that is already clean.
Nationwide housing loan squeeze foretold into next year
AP reports Harry P. Greep of the National League of Insured Savings Associations warns the housing loan shortage and high rates will persist into next summer. Federal regulators may need to tighten steps to resume normal mortgage lending. Starts have fallen from 1.5 million to 1.2 million this year.
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Washington
National League of Insured Savings Associations
Harry P. Greep
Greep
League
San Juan
Puerto Rico
When did the term United States become official
OCR reveals 1776 Continental Congress resolution ordering use of United States in place of United Colonies in all continental commissions. This marks the term's official adoption by the new republic.
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United States
Ocr
Continental Congress
Continental Commissions
United Colonies
Agreement Sought on Prisoner Swap at Manila Summit
The United States seeks to include a prisoner exchange bid in the Manila summit final statement. Washington believes Hanoi holds over 100 Americans and has blocked talks through third parties. Prime Minister Ki of South Vietnam favors exchanges to free U S fliers, easing broader Viet Nam war talks.
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North Viet Nam
United States
Washington
International Red Cross
Hanoi
Red Cross
North
Nguyen Cao Ki
South Viet Nam
Redcap
Viet Nam
Land Grant Clash Sparks Standoff in New Mexico
An armed Spanish-American group in Abiquiu NM threatens the federal government as it seeks ownership of a 500000 acre area under the Pueblo Republica de San Joaquin del Rio de Chama. FBI warrants are issued though service is delayed by legal questions.
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Abiquia, N.M
New Mexico
U.S
Federal Alliance of Land Grants
Alliance
Carson National Forest
FBI
Washington
Pueblo Republica de San Joaquin del Rio de Chama
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Lyndon Johnson
Nguyen Cao Ky
Ferdinand Marcos
Philippines
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Department of Agriculture, Mining and Manufacturing
Stock Fund, Inc
Harry M. Payne
Braddock St
H.B. Pierce, Jr
Berryville
Diversified Services
American Red Cross
Southeast Asia
Associated Press
House Government Operations Committee
Pentagon
Thas
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Command
Labor Department
Southern States
New Fall
Southern States Cooperative Agency
Winchester Evening Star
Fred
Hoffman Maar
Harry F. Byrd, SR
Joy W. Roe and
Winchester Independent Truckers
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Congress
FSLIC
Corner
Boscawen
Winchester Savings and Loan Association
Winchester, Virginia
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