Puerto Rico election shaped by terrorism and statehood debate
Political violence and labor unrest cloud Puerto Rico as Gov. Ferre warns terrorism and strikes threaten stability. The November vote centers on statehood versus greater self government with six parties contesting and a first time 400000 new voters. The economy shows mixed signals with payroll gains and a $50 million bond sale boosting tourism.
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San Juan, P. R
UPI
Puerto Rico
San Juan
U.S.A
Luis Ferre
Ferre
New Progressive Party
PNP
Popular Democratic Party
PPD
U. S
Deanna Dorvillier
Puerto Rican Planning Board
Prince Donal Bannes Slam Defeat in Bridge Duel
MacDuff notes Scotland’s James Jacoby watching as Prince Donal banses at six hearts. Donalbane ruffs a spade to doom the slam, revealing a required trump coup and suggesting a wrong lead by the West. The clever defense could have beaten the hand with an alternate line.
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MacDuff
Scotland
Prince Donalbane
Donalbane
South
Dummy
East
West
What to Do Next in PES Midgame
In the mid game the plan leans toward a slight preference for a pass, with a backup option of two no trump. A conservative partner supports this approach, focusing on safer lines and avoidance of risky bets.
New London Hydrofoil Route Opens
London launches its first hydrofoil commuter run on the Thames from Greenwich to Tower Pier. The four mile trip takes eight minutes with 72 seats per craft, offering faster travel than trains and riverbus services of the past. Captain Alfred Oakley sees growing use as congestion drives demand.
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London
Luther College Fire Destroys Old Main Causes 100000 Loss
Thirty years ago Luther College in Decorah suffered its second major fire in fifty years when Old Main was gutted causing an estimated one hundred thousand dollars in damage.
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Luther College
Decorah
Old Main
Sex Identity Crisis as Duck Hen Turns Drake
In Woodbridge England Alfred Gooch reports his mallard Mary transformed from hen to drake after hormone exposure in feed. Mary grew a curling tail feather and a male collar, ceased laying eggs, and displaced her mate William from the nest.
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Duck Hen
Drake
Woodbridge
England
UPI
Mary
Alfred Gooch
Gooch
William
Hoover Warned Staff of Heavy Summer Crimes
Washington AP An FBI bulletin reiterates J Edgar Hoover warning of rise in crime during June July and August. He cites intermingling crowds and youth exuberance as catalysts and notes hijacking and civil disturbances as seasonal risks through the summer.
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Hoover
Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Gazette Telephone Numbers
Contact numbers listed for News Sports bookkeeping and offices. Main line 398 8211. Circulation 398 8333. Want Ad 398 8234. Display Advertising 398 8222. Marion Office 398 8430. Hours show weekday and weekend times.
Treasury Pays On U.S. Debt
Washington AP report says the U S Treasury will retire 1 226 billion of 2 5 percent bonds maturing June 15 as part of large debt reductions. Officials cited over withholding in tax tables driving roughly 1 billion dollars monthly excess collections.
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Washington
U.S. Treasury
Treasury Department
Treasury
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Puerto Rican Independence Party
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Marty) Smith
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