January Wholesale Prices Steady in Washington
Wholesale prices held steady in January amid offsetting shifts as farm prices fell while industrial costs rose. The January wholesale price index was unchanged after seasonal adjustment, with farm products down and livestock and egg prices mixed, signaling potential easing in consumer prices as inflation pressures ease.
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Flowers Bloom Early As Frost Threatens Spring Escort
Garden centers report warm spell spurs crocus and tulip blooms while wary gardeners worry a later frost may nip the display. Experts advise mulching beds and covering plants with sterilized topsoil to protect emerging flowers as temperatures dip. Local nurseries say many customers seek tips for shielding early bloomers and prolonging the color parade.
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Lindale Plaza
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Peck
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Kel Kolek
Nigerian coup attempt collapses after brief revolution
In Lagos and Niamey reports say self proclaimed young revolutionaries failed to overthrow Nigeria's seven month old government of General Murtala Muhammed. The military restored order with flight and airport disruptions noted and a curfew imposed. Several injuries or deaths were unverified and the coup was reportedly dissounded within hours. American figures in Nigeria for a tennis tournament were mentioned in passing.
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Harald Boloman
Eddie Divis
Eddie
Kirkwood May Drop Sports At College
Kirkwood Community College considers halting inter collegiate athletics citing lack of suitable facilities and costs. Superintendent Selby Ballantyne says federal equal opportunity rules require men and women to have equal programs, with no current women teams. An intramural program could replace intercollegiate sports, with a board decision expected within three years.
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Tax Humor Exchange Odd Question From Doctor Visit
A quirky exchange between Chuckle Poychiinuist and a patient questions when they realized they enjoyed paying income taxes. The remark plays on tax duty as a humorous twist in a medical setting.
NRC readers reveal internal reports on safety questions
Washington reports say the Nuclear Regulatory Commission released internal documents labeled official use showing unresolved safety questions before reactor operation. Robert Pollard, a former NRC expert, accused officials of suppressing concerns about Indian Point and other reactors while the NRC reviews ongoing safety assessments for licensing.
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Lnnen
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Manthattan
Indian Point
Hudson River
Anders
Consolidated Eriison
Compalision
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Pii Lord
Comission Docurain Room
Record Readings Reported Thursday In Iowa Weather
Temperatures rose to 60 degrees on Thursday, breaking the February 12, 1448 record in several towns. The forecast predicts mild weather through the weekend with highs near 60 and a possible change to cooler, drier air by Monday as soil conditions may improve statewide.
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Bevur Avenue SE
Susat
Mason City
Fist Dodge
Walpaloo
Sioux Cry Alu
Iowa
Senate approves seven percent budget growth measure
Des Moines report says the Iowa Senate passed a plan to limit budget growth to seven percent for the next two years, with a 30 16 vote. The chamber also backed a referendum to give taxpayers a stronger voice in budgeting for cities counties and local taxing bodies. A separate 35 9 vote approved a tax amendment setting the growth cap and debated proposals for local participation in budget matters.
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Kent
Wuld
House
Jerome Fitegerald
O-Fork Dodge
Bury Hones
Senate
Richard Norpeh
Bellevie
Ari
President Ford vetoes six billion job bill amid debate
President Ford vetoed the six billion public works employment bill saying it would exaggerate job creation and hinder private sector growth. He warned Congress to pursue balanced economic aid and cautioned that the bill would not deliver lasting employment gains, noting projected private sector job growth would exceed two million by 1972. The veto follows decisive legislative margins and an expected override vote has not materialized.
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Ford Fridiay
Ford
Jarne Wien
John
Jat
Senate
Iowa City Johnson Trash Dispute Sparks City Dumpage
A dispute between Iowa City and Johnson County over garbage collection has left eight foot piles behind the courthouse. County Auditor Dolores Ropers cites a missed pickup order and pressure from city officials. Plumbing, building, and jail staff report ongoing sanitation and safety concerns as backlogs continue and residents fear worsening conditions.
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Duhneon
Dolores Ropers
Dan
Jonger
Ely Crews
Teri
Rirthertt
Plasting
Juice Works
Wold
Roc
Win” Uniel
Mie Tovacote
Gary Hughes Prirlay
New York
Hughes
Aarbone
Prosecution Near End of Hearst Kidnapping Trial
U.S. Attorney plans to rest as Patty Hearst case moves toward closing. Prosecutors seek to prove Hearst joined the bank robbery after her kidnapping by the Symbion Liberation Army while defense contends she was coerced. Witnesses including law officers and relatives testified as the trial nears its end.
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Patty Hvaral
Plann Ut
T Hat
U.S
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Priday
Thomas Paden
Misa Hearst
Tho Dnfeier
Mins. Hearst
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Hearst
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