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...Soviets are especially hard up for corn for livestock feed. They need large quantities because they are trying to increase their cattle herds to put more meat into the cereal-heavy Soviet diet...
...dealers in gold. Though prices dipped somewhat last week, contracts for wheat and some grains to be delivered in July rose to yearly highs during June. At their peak, contracts for wheat were up to $4.86 per bu., vs. $3.23 for the same period last year. Corn, the major livestock feed, jumped to $3.17 per bu., up from $2.59 last year...
...Largo went to the local BIA representative, who told her that the mining operation would bring her money. For the time being, however, her sheep cannot feed on the grass near the exploration rigs, and the water contaminated in the uranium exploration is unsuitable for either her personal or livestock needs...
...Headman. For 50 years, his father was headman of a village of 47 families who share common grazing land for their prized livestock. Having inherited that position of respect, he now rotates cattle guard among the families, collects taxes, presides over quarrels, grants divorces and mediates disputes. He is entitled to eight acres of land, two more than the six other members of his kraal (family group...
...mounted meanwhile along the border with Viet Nam. China alleged that Hanoi's troops had intruded into its territory on 1,100 different occasions. Viet Nam accused China of almost daily incursions. Charges and countercharges enlivened every artillery barrage and exchange of small-arms fire, not to mention kidnaping, livestock rustling and planting of poisoned bamboo stakes. In its loud political buildup to the invasion, China underscored the border aggravations to anyone who would listen?at the U.N., in diplomatic exchanges, and in a shower of communiques. Peking also claimed that Viet Nam was mobilizing for war by drafting recruits...