Fairgrounds News Highlights From Thursday Fair
Thursday attendance tops last year with 7,285 entering the gates Kids day drew families as exhibits ran all day. Tractor pull planned for Saturday at 11 am with rain contingency Dr Decker warned of potential rain and planned plastic covers for the track if needed Holter's Wild Animal show drew crowds featuring ostrich races and a cougar stunt Shame the cougar performed atop a car as cameras captured the scene spreading a caution about animal welfare rules
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Recalled Congressman Cites Constituent’s Plea Over Health Aid
A congressman recalls a constituent urging restraint on spending and avoiding new health aid. The remarks reflect concerns about affordability and legislative priorities amid ongoing debates. Local reaction sketches the political stakes and potential impact on policy timelines.
Baby smuggling via handbag on Madrid to Miami flight
Cuban exile Xiomara Aguilera claimed she smuggled her niece Desiree Benitez into the United States last month to live in a free society. Customs may pursue jail or deportation. Aguilera paid excess luggage charges totaling 903. The infant, weighing about six and a half pounds, cried aboard the canvas bag concealment.
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Few Objections Aired To Freeway 520 Plan
Public hearing in Independence attracted 42 attendees as the highway commission outlined the Sevenway 520 project through Mic hanan county. The 13 mile route would connect eastern Manchester with a western section, costing about 10.6 million dollars, running from near Independence south of highway 150 to the junction with highway 197, with a later hearing planned for the segment near the east side of highway 150.
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Saving and Upsurge in Prices Says Nixon Mortgage Hits 22-Year High
Nixon aide notes a 12 month period showing a savings surge and price rise as mortgage rates reach a 22 year high. The report cites a rising cost of living and growing concern over interest increases.
Government raises savings rate and mortgage cap
The Fed and FDIC boosted passbook savings interest to 5 percent and raised the max rate for FHA and VA insured mortgages. The changes take retroactive effect from July 1, aiming to help savers and banks compete for deposits amid rising loan demand. HUD denounced the mortgage rate increase as the housing department awaits Congress to extend insurance and guarantees.
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Cambodian government proposes unconditional ceasefire to end war
Phnom Penh officials announce a government bid for an immediate cease-fire with the Khmer Rouge and Vietnamese allies to pursue negotiations for lasting peace. The offer faces likely rejection from the Communist-led rebels, who control significant leverage.
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Joe E Brown Dead at 81 Famed Comic of Stage and Screen
Hollywood United Press International reports comedian Joe E Brown died at age 81 after a long illness. Known for his squeaky voice and wide range of roles, Brown rose from acrobat to a 60 year career in more than 50 films and 10 plays. He married Kathryn in 1915, had one natural son and adopted several children, with a decade of fostering youths. The couple faced tragedy in 1942 when their son Thom, a captain, died.
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Jobless Rate Drops to 4.8 Percent in June
Washington AP reports the June unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent, first under 5 percent in three years, with total employment rising to a seasonally adjusted 4 million. The report credits a growing economy absorbing new workers and signals progress toward the Nixon administration's goal of 4.4 percent by year end.
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American businessman Thompson freed after Argentina kidnapping
AKRON Ohio AP John R Thompson an American businessman kidnaped last month in Argentina has been released unharmed. Firestone Tire and Rubber Co officials said Friday a record 3 million dollars was reportedly paid for his release, though spokesmen would not comment on that report.
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Crewmen Recruited for Anti VD Study at Subic Bay
U S Public Health Service and Navy doctors recruited about 1 000 crewmen from an aircraft carrier for an anti venereal disease study. Volunteers from 3 200 officers and men aboard the Hancock were asked to engage with Filipina hostesses but sailors were not coerced. About 120 men contracted gonorrhea and were treated promptly. The project aims to learn how to curb VD rates and develop a vaccine, with prophylaxis and immediate treatment emphasized for those who fell ill.
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