Farm Prices Jump. Weather Hurts Crops Report Says
Washington AP says wholesale farm prices rose 6.8 percent in December, the biggest monthly gain in 26 years, driven by weather damage to crops. Grain and eggs led gains while fruits and vegetables declined. Report notes overall wholesale prices up 1.8 percent, with farm products up 21.1 percent from a year ago.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Tenny S
United States
Miracle quintuplets born to Lynn Baer in Illinois
James Baer of Northbrook notes the birth of five babies, three girls and two boys, at Highland Park and Evanston hospitals. The quintuplets weigh 1 pounds 11 ounces to 2 pounds 14 ounces and face about two months in neonatal care. Doctors say survival chances are good. Mrs Baer is in excellent condition and Baer mentions potential offers amid new family costs.
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Evanston, Ill
James Baer
Northbrook
Thomas Gardner
Gardner
Evanston Hospital
Baer
Highland Park Hospital
Watergate Trial Touches Seven Nixon Officials
The Watergate trial opens in U S District Court with seven defendants tied to the break in and alleged bugging of the Democratic national headquarters. Expected witnesses include Jeb Magruder Hugh Sloan Jr and Bruce Kehrli among others. The indictment covers burglary conspiracy interception of communications and illegal possession of devices. The trial may last one to three months as jury selection begins and early jurors show up in DC.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
U.S. District Court
Asst
U.S. Atty
Earl J. Silbert
Committee For the Re Election
Watergate Office
Potomac River
Jeb Magruder
Hugh W. Sloan Jr
Finance Committee
Robert C. Odle Jr
Herbert R. Porter
Fred Fielding
Bruce Kehrli
Kathleen Chenow
District of Columbia
Crime Commission Transfers Troopers in Philadelphia Probe
Harrisburg AP report says the new Pennsylvania Crime Commission will add at least 17 state troopers to its investigation of alleged Philadelphia police corruption. The move cuts ties with Specter’s independent probe and aims to consolidate efforts under the commission’s direction amid political friction. Governor Shapp backs the effort to prevent delays in obtaining materials and information.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Crime Commission
James Barger
Crime Commission
Specter
Atty
Israel Packer
Commission
Larry Hoyle
Packer
Barger
Duquesne Law School
Ronald Davenport
George Barco
Meadville
Russell O'Malley
Clark's Green
Richardson Dilworth
J. Shane Creamer
Shapp
George Gekas
Dauphin
Gekas
$200 Rent Rebate Proposed For Elderly
Harrisburg AP reports a bill to grant elderly residents an annual $200 rent rebate for up to 20 on rentals, funded by the state lottery. Revenue officials say the program could add up to 300,000 seniors to the subsidy list. eligibility requires 65+ and income under $37,500.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
State Lottery
Robert P. Kane
Atlantic City considers renaming Baltic and Mediterranean streets
City officials may rename Baltic Avenue to Fairmont and Mediterranean to Melrose, arguing the streets continue those routes. Parker Brothers executive James Parker urges preserving the existing names to avoid upsetting Monopoly fans who expect the real streets. A public hearing will review the proposed changes and correct two misspellings noted on the board, including Marvin Gardens to Marven Gardens.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Charles B. Darrow
Ottsville
Bucks County
Fairmont
Melrose
James Edward W. Parker
Fhateers
Parker
Broadway
Trafalgar Square
The
Champs Elysees
Commot
Main Street
Elm Street
Anytown
USA
Marven Gardens
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Mother Nature
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McEldowney
Bill - Rose
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REX Theatre
Robert Redford
Melvyn Douglas
Bob Garfield
North First Avenue
Richard Prather
Mrs. LaJuie Williams
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P.S. Personal Service
Rossbacher Insurance Service
P.S
John R. Rossbacher
W. South St
First Ave
Joyce E
Rodney E
Miles
Goodyear
Remington Mall
Johnson Bros
First Avenue
Mark Chase
Paul Suchar
Lehman's Tire Service
1St Ave
Warren McChesney
Richard Witcox
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