Wholesale price rise shows inflation despite food drop
The Labor Department reported April wholesale prices rose 0.9 percent led by gasoline up 4.4 percent and heating oil up 6.7 percent. Food prices fell 0.3 percent for the first time since last August, while nonfood prices rose 1.3 percent in April, signaling continued inflation with a potential easing later in the year.
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Washington
Labor Department
Carter
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Crane crushes cars in Indianapolis display mishap
A 180 ton crane toppled during a thunderstorm in downtown Indianapolis, crushing two dozen unoccupied cars in a parking lot near the Indianapolis Convention Center. No injuries were reported as the unattended crane fell onto the vehicles.
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Indianapolis Convention Center
Rebate bill stays in House amid reconsideration hold
Iowa lawmakers delay $50 million tax rebate as House Majority Leader Roger Halvorson files a motion to reconsider defeating a House amendment. Senate had earlier approved changes excluding multi state taxes and awaits action while the governor awaits final passage.
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Roger Halvorson
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Academy of Country Music awards recipient lacks speech
Brief item notes an award winner from the Academy of Country Music with no prepared speech. Other items mention Cedar Rapids officials visiting in June and communications issues with the Cedar Rapids Public Safety department and key black community groups.
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Academy of Country Music
Cedar Rapids
The Guy Whose Problems Are Behind Him
A humorous quip suggests a school bus driver has left troubles in the past. The line implies a reflective view of a driver moving beyond difficulties.
Red Brigades attack Rome ruling party office
In central Rome the Red Brigades attacked the Christian Democratic Party office injuring a police sergeant and wounding two officers. The raid involved 10 to 15 members, including three women, who set three bombs and looted desks before fleeing.
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Christian Democratic Party
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John Wayne in stable condition after intestinal surgery
Hollywood star John Wayne, 71, remains in stable condition in UCLA Medical Center's intensive care unit after surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction. Hospital officials offered no comment on any cancer findings, noting no release on cancer status.
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John Wayne
Ucla Medical Center
al Hicks
Hicks
Barbara Stone
Wayne
UCLA
Hospital
Bonnie Whitham
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