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Soviet agriculture minister on first US visit since 1971

Agriculture Secretary John Block welcomed his Soviet counterpart, Valentin Mesyats, to his 3,500-acre farm Saturday, saying agriculture is the foundation of friendly relations between the two powers. Mr. Mesyats is touring Midwest farms and agricultural plants in the first visit of a Soviet agriculture minister to the US since 1971.

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