Lagin auto and home sales may mean longer recovery
United Press International reports a slow spring recovery with auto and housing struggles. May car sales slumped to a 17 year low, down 21 percent from last year and 43 percent from 1973, while housing starts remain weak despite tax credits and rising March home sales.
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National Association of Home Builders
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Eliot Janeway
Carter declares intent to beat Wallace in Florida primary
Georgia Democrat Jimmy Carter told New Hampshire supporters he will defeat George Wallace not in the New Hampshire primary but in Florida. He noted Wallace might skip New Hampshire due to television costs, and urged confidence as he campaigns across the state with a moderate record and stance on issues.
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Ford rejects New York City billion credit line
President Ford and Fed chairman Burns refuse a $1 billion 90 day credit guarantee for New York City. Ford directs the city to Albany for relief, saying the federal government will not bail out the cash flow crisis. The city faces a $1.5 billion gap as $2 billion in taxes comes in versus $3.5 billion outlays.
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UPI
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Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
Albany
N.Y
New York
Viet Cong celebrate victory in Saigon with holiday and displays
Saigon marks three days of Viet Cong led celebrations as workers are given a holiday. Flags and Ho Chi Minh pictures adorn homes and shops while a giant reviewing stand rises on Pasteur Street. Children sing as officials observe a parade with tanks and jets. Nguyen Huu Tho proclaims the Paris accord victory and U S withdrawal.
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U.S
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Giap
North
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Viet Cong
Huynh Tan Phat
Leon Daniel
Tu Do
Daniel
Continental Palace Hotel
Chicago jail break leaves 12 on the loose
Seven teen prisoners were among 107 removed for a contraband check when they escaped Cook County Jail through a laundry room window. Five were captured. police ordered a gun in hand search for others as helicopters and many squad cars combed a five square mile area.
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Chicago
UPI
Cook County
House of Corrections
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