Tent City Near Convention Grows at Homestead Base
Olive drab tents form a makeshift camp about 25 miles from the Democratic and Republican conventions. Army Corps of Engineers workers erect portable latrines and dining facilities at Homestead Air Force Base while armored vehicles stand by. Officials say the setup is precautionary, with no final troop movement decision. A June memo notes possible preplacement in the Miami area, as Miami Beach plans for National Guard and police standby alongside regular Army forces.
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National Guard
Pesticide list expanded to dealers only in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture added mercury compounds and inorganic arsenicals to pesticides sold only by licensed dealers for specific uses. DDT remains restricted to licensed pest control operators for rodent and bat control. The rules took effect Thursday after hearings in St. Paul and Crookston. mercury phenylmercuric acetate may be used as seed treatment for small grain and nursery use to control junior blight, with no other uses allowed.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture
St. Paul
Crookston
Tax delinquent on probation for next 3 years
Paul Minn AP A Minneapolis attorney James E Bunker was placed on three years probation by the Minnesota Supreme Court for failing to file federal income tax returns for six years and state returns in Minnesota and Iowa for a decade The ruling allows him to practice law but warns that any violations could lead to suspension or disbarment The probation applies to professional status only and hinges on timely payment of all delinquent taxes The court emphasized future suspensions or disbarments for lawyers who ignore income tax laws
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Iowa
Minnesota Supreme Court
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Becomes Farmer Geronimo rises to fame after fair debut
Apache figure Geronimo transitions from fierce fighter to prosperous Oklahoma farmer and national celebrity following appearances at the St Louis World's Fair and a staged inaugural parade era event.
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World Chess Chief Threatens Blacklist Over Gate Demands
World Chess Federation president Dr Max Euwe warned American champion Bobby Fischer he could be barred from the world championship if he fails to appear in Reykjavik Iceland for the title match with Boris Spassky. Fischer, seen at Kennedy Airport, has reportedly demanded 30 percent of gate receipts plus shares of purse and media rights.
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World Chess Federation
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Russia
Max Euwe
World Federation
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Chess Federation
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Highest Mountain Height Comparison
North America’s McKinley in Alaska rises to 20 320 feet, compared with Mount Everest at 29 028 feet. The note positions McKinley as the continent’s tallest peak but emphasizes Everest as higher globally.
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Alaska
McKinley
Mt. Everest
Icelanders Budget for Fischer Series in New York Palace
The American Chess Federation, acting as Fischer's advance man, reports Icelanders have spent about 200000 dollars on preparations and cannot break even if Fischer's demand is met. Gate receipts should be sizable. Matches run three to six days weekly in a 2500 seat sports palace at five dollars a ticket, with the series expected to last two months.
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American Chess Federation
Fischer
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