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...farmers that Freeman thinks they would be fools to vote against it. Under Freeman's guidance, six U.S. farmer organizations formed a National Wheat Committee to harvest yes votes. The committee has recruited townspeople in wheat areas-bankers, merchants, lawyers, local officials-to help persuade the farmers. In Keenesburg. Colo., for example, the Citizens State Bank placed in the local newspaper an ad warning farmers that the bank will have to tighten credit to wheat farmers if the Freeman plan is voted down. "Blackjack Tactics." Freeman's battle for yes votes has brought charges that he is violating...
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