Economy shows 8.9% GNP gain in second quarter inflation 2.1%
Government reports the April to June period delivered the fastest expansion since 1965 with real GNP up 8.9 percent while inflation slowed to 2.1 percent. Living costs rose 0.2 percent in June and real wages posted large gains as earnings climbed 6.1 percent year over year.
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Commerce Department
Nixon
Labor Department
GNP
Nixon Administration
Harold C. Passer
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Passer
Nomic
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maine page recalls Eagleton Muskie letter at convention
Jay Nathanson a 17 year old Maine page recalls the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. He and Steve Lee of Portland were elected by the Maine Young Democrats and joined the delegation's plane to Diam, stayed at the Algiers Hotel, and attended sessions despite tight security.
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Jay Nathanson
Saco
Maine
Miami
Thomas Eagleton
Edmund Muskie
Eagleton
George McGovern
Jon Nathanson
Soico
Jay Jay
Steve Lee
Portand
Young Democrats
Diam
Algiers
Miami Airport
Miami Beach
Jay
East Seaboard Suffers Heat Wave Pollution And Power Strains
A stagnant air mass over the Eastern seaboard triggers pollution alerts and strained power supplies with high 80s to mid 90s temperatures. Utilities cut voltages, blackout risks rise, and officials extend pollution warnings across Ohio, Washington, D C, and Illinois as showers offer brief relief.
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Associated Press
Seaboard
National Weather Service
East
Bermuda
Mississippi River
Gulf
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Ohio River Valley
Industriesrom
Washington, D.C
New York
New York Power Pool
Ontario
Canada
Consolidated Edison Co
New York City
Westchester County
Philadelphia Electric Co
Washington
Potomac Electric Power Co
Commonwealth Edison Co
Illinois
IRA Launches Attack on North Ireland Capital
IRA conducted a major bombing offensive in Belfast with 16 explosions. Nine dead and about 50 injured as fires raged and troops flooded the city center. assaults included a rail mine near Lurgan, clashes at Shankhill Road, and a car bomb at Killen with limited damage elsewhere.
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IRA
North Ireland
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
British Broadcasting Corp
Dublin
Lurgan
Shankhill Road
Killen
Castlereagh
Senate votes to raise minimum wage to 2.20 dollars
The Senate approved a 60 cent wage rise to 2.20 dollars per hour, the largest increase in history, after George McGovern traveled from his South Dakota retreat to vote. The final margin defeated a Republican alternative, securing Democratic support for McGovern’s campaign.
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Washington
Senate
George McGovern
McGovern
South Dakota
Rainbow Corp brings colorful candles to Biddeford market
Rainbow Corp is expanding with Rainbow Candle Shop at 106 Granite St. in Biddeford. Founder Philip Dunham leads a 20 person operation producing 1000 hand crafted candles daily and plans to double output by year end. The firm contracts for Artificial Flower Co and markets scented color candles shaped for floral centerpieces.
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Biddeford
Rainbow Corp
Rainbow Candle
Granite St
Sabourin’s Bakery
Baker Co
Philip Dunham
New
Philips Maine Corp
Dunham
United States
California
Artificial Flower Co
Weekend Fix Boosts Homeowner Spirits
The homeowner praised a brief repair of a beyond-repair lawn mower that salvaged a relaxing weekend. A lighthearted note highlights how a small fix can restore peace and enjoyment at home.
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