Bombs Reported Aboard Queen Elizabeth 2 In Atlantic
London dispatches say the Defense Ministry reports bombs planted on the Queen Elizabeth 2 at sea. Four bomb disposal experts are being flown to mid-Atlantic to neutralize the devices and may parachute down near the liner. Unofficially, New York was cited as the ship’s last port of call with a possible ransom demand. The vessel carries about 1,400 passengers and is described as the pride of the British merchant navy.
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Defense Ministry
mid-Atlantic
New York
Corporate Profits Soar Despite Economic Controls
The Commerce Department reports first quarter corporate profits rose by 5.6 billion dollars to a record 91.6 billion before tax at an annual rate, driven by durable goods and sectors like autos machinery and metals. GNP rose to 12 percent annual rate, inflation at 6 percent, personal savings dipped to 7 percent of disposable income.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
College fishing course aims at credits in Sayner Wisconsin
A class of 23 college students and three instructors from College of DuPage and Illinois junior college begin a four day fishing course in Sayner Vilas County. They target walleye panfish and muskie though locals doubt high grades and many catches. Fishermen describe fishing as spotty at best.
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Sayner
Wis
Vilas County
College of DuPage
Illinois Junior College
Senate panel clears handgun bill after Wallace shooting
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee cleared a bill to curb handgun sales in response to the attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George C. Wallace. The scope of covered pistols remains to be decided.
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Washington
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Senate
Navy ships warn ships in Tonkin Gulf not to intercept
Navy patrols in Tonkin Gulf say they have orders only to warn ships of mines in harbors and not to intercept. Mines reportedly being removed as laid and Haiphong harbor seen with at least one ship since May 9. In Saigon, An Loc siege nears break as relief column advances 244 miles. carrier Saratoga joins to lift six week siege, first combat since 1956.
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Newport News
Tonkin Gulf
North Vietnam
Gulf
New York Times Today
Haiphong Harbor
Saigon
An Loc
Enforcement Holds Key To Sanitation Ordinance
City Manager Kenneth Sanborn says enforcement will determine the success of the new sanitation ordinance aimed at state compliance and improved service. Warnings likely before July rollout, with voluntary compliance and direct mail explaining major changes. All residences, apartments and businesses must subscribe. residential $2 monthly, commercial $10 to $31 monthly depending on service. individual contracts possible.
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Kenneth Sanborn
Sanborn
Bremer Family Strained Meeting After Wallace Shooting
Arthur H. Bremer's father and brother met him briefly in jail amid a strained visit. Bremer's father said Arthur might have fired the shots that wounded Gov. George Wallace, and described the exchange as tense and short.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur H. Bremer
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Detroit Free Press
Bremer
William
Wallace
Roger
Baltimore
Arthur
Ted
New Bridge Replaces collapsed span on county line
Neosho and Crawford counties jointly financed a new pre fabricated concrete bridge on the Neosho Crawford county line replacing the collapsed Erie bridge. The 60 foot span cost about 14000 dollars with Crawford paying 60 percent and Neosho 40 percent. It meets the state Highway Commission standard.
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Erie
St. Paul
Neosho County
Neosho
Crawford County
State Highway Commission
Rent Guideline Change Affects MultiYear Leases
The Price Commission announced tweaks to rent rules to aid tenants with one year renewals after rises over 8 percent. Landlords must offer a one year at 8 percent or a longer lease with the justified increase, with July starting effect and notices to tenants. Also notes Indianapolis racer Jim Malloy died from injuries in a crash at the Speedway. Temperatures rise to the upper 80s with clear to partly cloudy conditions and light winds through Friday.
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Washington
the Price Commission Today
the Price Commission
Indianapolis
Jim Malloy
Denver
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thomas A. Hanna
Speedway
World Series of Poker tests endurance in Hold Em game
Eight professionals in Binion's World Series of Poker compete for an $80,000 prize. Adrian Doyle wins a $25,000 hand with two aces as John Moss hits a final ace on the last card. Players endure three days of play with no dinner breaks, coffee and juice served, while veteran opponents monitor each other's habits.
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Nev
Adrian
Texas
Dolly
Doyle
John Moss
Odessa
Binion
Horseshoe Casino
Moss
Amarillo Slim
Preston
Jolly
Roger Funsmith
Kansas City
Jack
Intercepted Letter Warns of Poker Pot Threat
An intercepted note to Cha discusses $25,000 poker pots as a clear threat to the poker face, signaling high-stakes tension around a game or wager. The message concludes with a formal sign off.
Kansas unemployment slips below 4 percent in April
Gov Robert Docking reported Kansas jobless rate fell to 3.9 percent in April, marking the first time under 4 percent in over two years. Total employment rose to 833,800 as trade and services gained with manufacturing and construction upticks.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert Docking
Kansas
VA records funding increase approved for 1973 bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a record 11.87 billion for the Veterans Administration to finance medical care for the 1973 fiscal year, part of a 19.71 billion appropriation bill sent to the House floor. Other large allocations include 3.34 billion for NASA and 3.71 billion for HUD.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Veterans’ Administration
House
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs
Gold price hits new peak on Zurich market
London reports the free market price of gold rising to 58 to 58.75 dollars an ounce on the Zurich market. Across Europe the gold rush falters as South Africa trims gold sales, affecting about 90 percent of non Communist world supply.
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London
Zurich
Europe
South Africa
Arrow Rock to Become Film Set for Tom Sawyer
United Artists plans to film a musical version of Tom Sawyer in Arrow Rock starting about July 10. Crews will install plank sidewalks bury utility lines and revamp storefronts along the main street for two to three months. The Missouri Tourism Commission estimates up to 100000 may be spent to recreate Hannibal MO in the 1800s.
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Hollywood
United Artists
Missouri Tourism Commission
Mark Twain
Hannibal, Mo
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