Food Prices Soar Further as Wholesale Index Rises
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department warns wholesale food prices jumped 12 percent in June fueling higher retail costs. Meat prices drive the rise with wholesale meat, poultry, and fish up 45 percent, while livestock prices climbed 6 percent. Experts say no sign of leveling off this summer.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Stephen J. Hiemstra
Hiemstra
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dem Leaders Eye Surtax Tied to Tax Reform in Committee
In a Senate Finance Committee session Democratic leaders appear to have enough votes to link tax reform with extending the income surtax. A 9-8 margin hinges on Republican support while Eugene J. McCarthy shows reluctance. July 18 signals deadline for reform amendments with floor action not expected until September after recess.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Nixon
House
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Senate
Republican Committee
John J. Williams
Delaware
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Russell B. Long
D-La
Congress
Rhodes Promises Help After Ohio Flood Tours
Gov. James A. Rhodes ends a three day flood tour with a prayer in Wooster and pledges state aid. He notes 15 dead and 10 missing in the region and urges Red Cross relief as Coshocton Killbuck Millersburg and Wooster receive state assistance and expedited federal aid.
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Wooster
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Coshocton
Holmes
Wayne Counties
Killbuck
Millersburg
Herman Proper
Red Cross
Highway Department
California winners in 23rd Powder Puff Derby in Washington
The 23rd annual Powder Puff Derby results released in Washington show Mrs. Mara Culp of Newport Beach Calif. won with a time plus 35.3 while a Wooster Ohio crew of Mrs. JoAnn Stype and Mrs. Joan Mace placed 26th in a field of 95. The race ended in Washington after 2515 miles from San Diego with 58 finishers.
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Washington, D. C
JoAnn Stype
Wooster
Joan Mace
Charles St
Athens Messenger
Mace
Mara Culp
Newport Beach
Calif
Plete
Washington
California
San Diego
Kearney
Neb
Huntington
W. Va
Misunderstanding Said Ship Collision's Cause
Subic Bay Philippines AP reports deck officer Ramsey testified that a misinterpreted message led to the collision of the destroyer Frank E. Evans with the Australian carrier Melbourne. Seventy five American sailors died. Ramsey said the message implied a left turn while the Melbourne had a 260 degree course.
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Subic Bay
Philippines
U.S
Frank E. Evans
Melbourne
J.g
Ronald C. Ramsey
Ramsey
Long Beach
Calif
Evans
James A. Hopson
Paratroopers Ambush Leaves Nine Killed Near Da Nang
U S paratroopers of the 101st Airborne were ambushed 50 miles south of Da Nang, suffering nine killed and seven wounded after a day-long fight with entrenched Viet Cong near a jungle trail. A gunship and air strikes supported the assault as contact continued until nightfall.
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Saigon
da Nang
U.S
101St Airborne Division
Hornet drills daily for Apollo 11 recovery near Hawaii
The USS Hornet conducts a full scale recovery rehearsal for the Apollo 11 mission with three divers simulating astronauts and the lunar module. Capt. Seiberlich stresses responsibility as the carrier prepares to recover Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins after splashdown near Pearl Harbor route.
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Hornet
Carl J. Seiberlich
Seiberlich
Hawaii
Apollo Prime
Neil Armstrong
Edwin Aldrin Jr
Wake Island
Pearl Harbor
Vietnam
Navy
Hous
Ohio State Fair Preview Highlighted in Athens Meeting
In Athens a preview for the forthcoming Ohio State Fair was given during a meeting. Other notes mention Meigs County High School construction on schedule and Manny Mota’s eight hits powering Los Angeles to doubleheader wins. A year delay to West Logan solid waste project is noted despite potential action.
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Meigs County High School
Manny Mota
Los Angeles
West Logan
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Italy
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Yakov Ovchinnikov
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