Convention Aftermath Aims to Sell Miami Beach as Convention Hub
An AP report from Florida quotes Mayor Chuck Hall and hotel officials on the summer political conventions in Miami Beach. They compare the events to a vaccination that benefits the city long term, yet question the timing and impact. Occupancy in July and August fell 6 to 10 percent, but hotel leaders call the season a learning experience and express cautious optimism about future conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puani Beach
Fla
Miami
Chuck
Jerry Sussman
Soulfi Florida Hotel Associsation
Hickily
Miami Beach
Sussman
Imanager
Carillon Hotel
Hall
Convention Center USA
Chicago
Prices, wages, and markets in recent business news
The week in business covered higher food costs lifting the consumer price index by four tenths of a percent driven by meats fish and poultry. Beef and pork price records were noted while wage earnings rose modestly and durable goods orders fell. Penn Central finance and aluminum pricing with Soviet wheat demand and price relief calls also appeared alongside convention cost concerns for Miami and political event impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles A. Smith
AP Business Wester New York
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Edgar Ft. Fiedler
Soviet Union
Richard W. Daspit
The
American Bakers Association
MIE Cutulosiues Netu
Burea of Labor Statistics
Commerce Department
Penn Central
Penn Central Co
Penn Central Railroad
Pen Central i
Andre
Alien
San Francisco
Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Joseph M. Creed
Nixon's Sense Of Humor Back
President Nixon shows a lighter side on the campaign trail joking with reporters after dedicating a Michigan high school and at an San Diego airport rally. He quips about reducing the voting age to 12 while entertaining an audience of teens and remarks about Al Linkletter dining with Mrs. Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Ufrica
Mich
San Diego
al Linkletter
Miami Beach
Aly
Camp David
Maryland
Loolin
Linkletter
Flo
White House
Pat
Wyoming Officials Discuss Airport Security Plans
Wyoming officials law enforcement officers and airport executives met in Casper to discuss enhanced security against hijacking. About 45 attended the meeting led by U.S. Attorney Richard Thomas, with plans for quarterly sessions across the state and calls for broader law enforcement presence at airports to deter extortion plots and ensure effective checks of passengers and baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Casper
U.S
Richard Thomas
Variou J
Thomas
Justice Department
FBI
Highway Patrol
Altorney General's
Jackson
Cody
Worland
Riverfan
Rock Springs
Lanamie
Sheridan
Frontier
Western Airlines
Fly ash used to build 20 foot ski hill in Windsor
Thousands of tons of fly ash from a local generating station were conveyed to a nearby site and dumped to form a 20 foot ski hill. A separate display in Madras, India shows 400 life like figures depicting episodes in the life of the Hindu god Shiva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Canada
Madras
India
Shiva
Brazil Maintains Ban on Divorces Amid Court Shortfall
In Brazil a long standing prohibition on divorce remains in force. The Justice Committee debates the legal path for separation with adultery and desertion cited as grounds. Critics note about four million residents live in legally separated unions while courts struggle to process thousands of requests yearly. Senator Nelson Carneiro advocates change, arguing the law affects property and wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
GMP
Brazil
Justice Committee
House of Representatives
Hlo
Willy
Nelson Carneiro
Political party restriction in Rhode Island state rules
A fragmented note suggests tension over party restrictions in Rhode Island, where the MDL is described as the only party allowed to operate on a government site. The text hints at a contested status of the Tirazuimy Democratic Movement within the state political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gui Govaert
Thhe Beach
Pet
Tirazuimy Democratic Movement
MDL
Olien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jere Moore JR
Prace
Commission
Price Commission
Ford
General Motors
American Motors
Chrysler
the Price Commission
Licenialorg
Reynolds Metals Co
Licersatory
Reynolds
Sheffield
Ala
John Mafoe
Hoe
Dade County
Ki. Wilson Puray
Presenor
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Don A
Paul BD
Tiller
Crik and Tardler Care
By Bil Keane
Marvin Stevenson
National Park Service
Grand Teton National Park
Stevenson
Dente
Rhode Island
First United Methodist Church
Marvin H. Adame
Marylin H. Adama
Deanna Playle
Leon Miller
Charles W. McLain
John A. Berry
H&k
Mom AM Deve
Gily
Sura
Toda
Wale
Zenith
Hillside
11Th Avenue
Pai
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!