Food Price Jump Pushes Inflation to Seven Percent
Government data show May consumer prices rising six tenths of a percent, the largest monthly gain since last November, lifting the annual inflation rate to 7.2 percent. Food and fuel costs drive near-term price pressures while wholesale prices also rise, and Levitz Furniture settles FTC charges over false sales representations.
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Washington
Labor Department
Levitz Furniture Corp
Federal Trade Commission
Communists Gain but Fail to Oust Democrats in Italy Vote
In Rome the Communist gains fell short of overtaking the Christian Democrats who again missed a majority in the Chamber of Deputies. The result sustains political uncertainty and delays decisive action on Italy’s economic crisis while markets rallied briefly and the lira fluctuated.
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Italy
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Communist Party
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Berlinguer
U.S
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Socialists
Italian Social Movement
MSI
Democratic Socialists
Power Stripped as House Overseer Reforms Move Forward
Washington AP House Democrats approve removing House Administration Committee from control of congressional allowances including staff and travel funds. Rep Frank Thompson of New Jersey nominated to replace Wayne Hays as chair amid payroll sex scandal fallout. Task force led by Rep David Obey calls for full-House funding authority and a special commission to review all funds. details to follow. Hays resigns after overdose incident, claiming unclear intent. Albert backs reforms to payroll and accounting practices.
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New Jersey
Wayne Hays
Ohio
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Dwis
Carl Albert
Hays
Obey
Elizabeth Ray
Ford Reagan Both Fall Short Of Delegates In bid for GOP nomination
Ford and Reagan are seen trailing the required delegates with seven states left to vote. A total of 159 uncommitted delegates await, with Ford in Indiana and Reagan in California. Carter pursues funds in Boston and New York.
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Johnson City Preps for Carter Visitors Learn From Plains Welcome
Johnson City Texas welcomes Plains Georgia visitors as Mayor George Byars notes crowds swell on weekends while Plains residents plan for tourism. Americus chamber leader predicts growth centered in Americus as Carter draws national attention and concerns arise over quick profiteering plots in Plains.
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Jimmy Carter
George Byars
Lyndon B. Johnson
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United States
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Carter
Americus
Grubbs
Austin
Bill Whaley Named Athens High coach amid protests
Former Albany and Alexander High Schools coach Bill Whaley was named Athens High School basketball coach Monday night after an initial nomination of Fred Gibson was rejected. Athens Education Association threatened legal action and protested the selection.
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Albany
Alexander High
Athens High
Fred Gibson
Athens Education Association
Weather outlook partly cloudy with thundershowers
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures dip to the upper 50s tonight and low 60s as the risk of showers continues into Wednesday.
Adamson Ordered to Stand Trial in Bolles Slaying
In Phoenix, a judge ordered John Adamson to stand trial for murder after a 13 hour preliminary hearing. Robert Lettiere testified that Adamson said conspirators paid him 10000 dollars for the killing and that he was comforted by their support.
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Phoenix, Ariz
John Adamson
Arizona Republic
Don Bolles
Robert Lettiere
Adamson
Two men in custody after Bucyrus city hall bomb blast
Bucyrus police say two men in their 20s were arrested after an early morning bomb exploded in the city building causing extensive damage but no injuries. Police chief Charles McDonald said tip led to arrests. motive may have been revenge.
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Bucyrus, Ohio
Bucyrus
Charles McDonald
McDonald
Kong Dies Again In Remake Scene At World Trade Center
New York witnessed a staged King Kong replica fall from the north tower as 5,000 spectators watched actress Jessica Lange portraying Dawn. The blood was syrup and coloring, and the actual fall occurs in Hollywood with a mechanical monster. Filming at the tower grounds continues with two more shoots planned for a total cost around 250000.
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Jessica Lange
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Dino de Laurentiis
Hollywood
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