Arena plan revisions eyed for September completion
A revised Multi-Purpose Arena plan is due by September 15 with estimated cost trimmed to 833300. Architects say a cushion factor could further reduce the price for alternate bids, and bids might be re-let by October 1 if approved. Bond sale could begin in late October as material and seating cuts were made while overall design stayed the same.
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Battle lines form over 1976 GOP convention rules
Large-state moderates clash with small-state conservatives as the Rules Committee advances a proportional delegate plan. Nixon's renomination, Agnew's bid, and platform battles loom as McLaughlin calls a floor fight, while McGovern campaigns with Johnson and Truman praised by Republican officials.
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Two Tankers Collide in Fog Off Cape Town
Forty eight sailors reported dead or missing after the collision of two super tankers off South Africa. Texanita exploded and sank four minutes after hitting Oswego Guardian in heavy fog near the Cape.
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Living costs rise sharply in July report
The Labor Department said July consumer prices rose four tenths of one percent, led by a 1.0 percent jump in food costs. Nonfood prices edged up while apparel and car prices fell. Workers’ weekly earnings rose eight tenths of a percent, boosting buying power by four tenths, the best since 1964.
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Saigon offers to return 600 POWs and amnesty
The South Vietnamese government proposed unconditional return of 600 disabled North Vietnamese prisoners of war and granted clemency to 496 South Vietnamese prisoners on the Buddhist All Soul’s Day festival. The Foreign Ministry urged Hanoi to arrange reception and noted the move as humanitarian policy. Aimed at possible reciprocal releases, it follows past failed exchanges and a brief 1971 attempt.
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Nixon to arrive in Miami for Republican convention
President Nixon will be televised welcome at Miami International Airport before flying to Key Biscayne. He plans to attend Convention Hall in Miami Beach Wednesday night to accept the GOP nomination, with Spiro Agnew and McGovern expected to clash on campaign trails after.
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Northwest Airlines denies work-notice telegrams
A Northwest Airlines spokesman said there is no truth to reports that the carrier sent telegrams asking mechanics and stewardesses to be ready to return on four hour notice. Roy Erickson, VP of public relations, noted that accepting reservations does not indicate an impending pilots strike settlement.
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Bread price rise feared due to Soviet wheat sales
Washington bakers say wheat sales to the Soviet Union push flour costs higher, risking bread price increases of two to three cents per loaf. President Richard W. Daspit notes one cent added by flour costs, with retail markups possibly raising consumer prices further. Smaller bakers may adjust without government approval.
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Soviet Union
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American Bakers Association
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Furnished basement apartment for rent ad asks readers
A Herald want-ad promotes a furnished basement apartment for rent with utilities for adults no pets and a private entrance. It notes the unit was rented after the ad appeared in four days and ran for six days at a cost of $5.40, with a contact phone number 433-8851 for leads.
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