Cost Index Up Despite Food Sag
Washington AP report shows May CPI rising 0.3 percent to 124.7 as cloth ing and transportation led a higher cost of living despite a 0.2 percent drop in groceries. Wages for about 50 million workers edged up, while purchasing power rose 2.8 percent after tax, helped by lower taxes. Meat prices fell 0.9 percent though meat outlook warned higher prices ahead. fresh fruits rose 1.5 percent and vegetables increased due to tighter supplies.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Keystone Bank Robbed by Man
Keystone Savings bank was robbed at noon on Wednesday. President Roland Helwig was in the front portion when the bandit entered. A woman employee and lunching staff were elsewhere. The amount taken was not immediately determined. Iowa patrol, Benton sheriff, and FBI agents responded.
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Keystone
Keystone Savings Bank
Roland Helwig
Iowa Highway
Chuckle on marriage: forget your mistakes
A light quip about married life notes that two people remembering the same error serves little purpose. Copyright text following.
Celler and Abzug Lose Primary Bids in New York
In New York Democratic primaries Emanuel Celler and Bella Abzug were defeated. Elizabeth Holtzman upset Celler in Brooklyn's 16th district. Abzug lost to William F. Ryan in the Bronx. Celler, 84, will run as Liberal nominee in November. Final unofficial totals: Holtzman 15,557 to Celler 14,995.
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New York
UPI
Emanuel Celler
House
Bella Abzug
Elizabeth Holtzman
Celler
Brooklyn
Liberal Party
Miss Holtzman
Israeli Air and Ground Attacks Capture Syrian Officers
Israeli air and ground forces entered Lebanon in a reprisal raid and captured senior Syrian officers, including three colonels and two lieutenant colonels, plus a Lebanese captain. Raids targeted guerrilla camps while witnesses reported village bombardment and casualties. Ten prisoners were reported, with wounded on both sides and Lebanese lines cut.
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Tel Aviv
Lebanon
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Popular Front
Iowa Governor backs legalized gambling with limits
Des Moines Gov. Robert Ray stated he supports legalized gambling in Iowa if it avoids bringing undesirable elements. He supports bingo for charity but opposes pari mutuel betting, while eyeing a lifted constitutional ban to allow selective games of chance at fairs and carnivals.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert Ray
Iowa
Ray
Flood Missing Reduced to 124 in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S D AP The number of persons believed missing in the June 9 flood was lowered to 124. Charles Childs who heads the missing persons bureau said about 4 500 names were on the list after the flood. Bureau workers have worked round the clock tracing names across the U S Many found were safe but had forgotten to call or notify relatives The death toll remained at 221 Wednesday Curfew was ended and water use for cleanup was allowed
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Rapid City
S.D
Charles Childs
U.S
McGovern Clinches New York Delegates Ahead of Miami Nomination
Senator George McGovern declared victory in New York as unofficial totals showed him winning 225 of 248 delegates. The result moved him within 200 votes of a first ballot victory at the Democratic National Convention, boosting his push to secure the nomination. Humphrey and Muskie risked setbacks as McGovern swept most delegate slots and carried NYs 30 regional seats.
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UPI
George McGovern
New York
Eleanor
Terry
Carol Brady
South
McGovern
Miami Beach
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
Humphrey
Muskie
Democratic Committee
Gates
Bronx
Herman Badillo
Arkansas
Delaware
Nebraska
Ted Kennedy Says He Won't Seek Any National Office This Year
Washington AP Edward Kennedy declares there are no circumstances under which he would accept a national office this year. The statement follows a New York Times report that Queens leader Matt Troy might draft him for the vice presidency.
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Washington
Edward Kennedy
New York Times
Matt Troy
Queens
Kennedy
Decorah to vote on airport unit Aug 1
Special election in Decorah will decide whether airport management remains with the airport commission. Voters will choose among five polling places after petitions sought to retain airport manager Erhard Preiss, whose contract was set to terminate May 24.
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Decorah
Airport Commission
Erhard Preiss
Preiss
Thomas Roberts High School
Courthouse
First Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
West Side School
North Viet nam Uses Barges in Supply Run to Haiphong Area
U S military sources report North Vietnamese unloading supplies from Chinese ships offshore and transferring to barges inland. Four Chinese vessels were identified near Haiphong and Vinh. Navy air attacks destroyed many barges, with some ammunition cargoes showing secondary explosions.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
U.S
Haiphong
Vinh
U.S. Navy
Daley Delegates Face Seat Challenge After Ruling Reversal
The Democratic Party won a quick appellate reversal on rules to boost minority representation at the Miami Beach convention, raising the potential unseating of 59 Daley-aligned Chicago delegates. A credentials committee meeting begins Sunday as civil rights leaders and reformers weigh next steps.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Richard Daley
Miami Beach
U.S. Court of Appeals
George L. Hart
Daley
National Committee
Joseph A. Califano, Jr
Jesse Jackson
Credentials Committee
Secretary Rogers to visit Athens for talks with Greek leaders
Athens reports say Secretary of State Rogers will arrive on July 2 for two days of discussions with Greek government leaders, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties and coordinate on regional issues.
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Athens
Rogers
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