Wholesale prices surge in March at record pace
Washington AP reports wholesale prices jumped 4.2 percent in March led by a 4 percent rise in farm products and processed foods. The surge marks the sharpest upswing in 22 years and signals higher consumer prices likely for months. Industrial commodities also rose, with finished manufactured goods up 2.1 percent, the largest since 1951. The index suggests ongoing inflationary pressure amid a nationwide consumer boycott.
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Boycott Drives Debate On Lasting Economic Impact
AP analysis notes a weeklong meat boycott could affect prices only if extended and changes in American buying habits occur. Economists like A James Miege and Walter Heller say significant price effects require fundamental shifts, while Leif Olsen cites potential peak demand and temporary trends.
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New York
Hough
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Argus Research Corp
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University of Minnesota
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Seven Castro Valley school board candidates debate education
Seven candidates for Castro Valley school board debated education priorities at a public forum attended by about 49 parents. They agreed the three Rs are vital in primary grades but differed on emphasis for later years. Moroney urged broader education beyond the basics while Taddei pressed stronger focus on basics in early years.
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Stanton Schan
Moroney
Leroy Taddei
Sehant
San Pablo Chemical Plant Blast Injures Nine
Nine people were hurt and damage estimated over 3 million after a massive explosion at a Met Chemical Inc complex near San Pablo in the Bay Area. Firefighters said the blast sent debris and thick white smoke high into the air, shattering windows and rattling nearby communities. Emergency crews treated nine injured, all nonfatal, as responders battled fires and secure the area.
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San Mabdu
Hat
Brookside
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Met Chemteal, Inc
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Renevele
Aeroad
Vies
la Pablo
Rich
Aging cure might stop cancer predicts UCLA professor
In Nogales Arizona UCLA pathologist Dr Ray Walford argued aging and cancer share immune-system decline. He cited immunologic engineering and tests on rats mice and fish suggesting immune maintenance could extend lifespans and delay cancer. Walford reported fish doubled lifespans and noted drug effects on temp control had limited usefulness.
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Will Smith Nogales
Ariz
UCLA
Ray Walfoml
Varia
Parti Pants
Smithsonian debunks Revere legend in midnight ride tale
Smithsonian magazine argues Paul Revere did not ride to warn Lexington and Concord as in Longfellow. The eve of the Revolution found him in Boston with a friend, lantern signals misread, while Dawes and Prescott joined later.
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UPI
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Smithsonian
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Richard W. O'Donnell
Revere
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O'Donnell
Longfellow
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John Hancock
William Dawes
Adams
Hancock
Dawes
Jethiyarin
Samuel Prescott
Wancock
Quincy
Aries
Yraves Ad Prosintl
Linco
O'Dimnell
Nathaniel Byks
Weather Outlook Sees Cooler Tuesday In South County
Clear skies continue with cooler air in South County cities tomorrow. Highs reach upper 60s to mid 70s, lows dip into the 40s and low 50s. More weather details on page 1.
Ex-dishwasher buys out Foster's restaurant chain
Mexican immigrant Jesus Monroy of Las Biotos Calif announced Wednesday he has bought the Masters-West chain of restaurants Lac Tarainigebichford for more than 2 million dollars. Monroy, son of a Mexican revolutionary general, began in 1949 and now owns substantial holdings. He pledged to keep the firm’s policy of promoting from within and training employees for advancement. Money’s attorney Neil Van Winkle said the deal exceeded 2 million.
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Las Biotos
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