Cigarette Tar and Nicotine Levels Listed by FTC Chart
The American Cancer Society chart, based on FTC data from November 20, 1967, shows 22 brands and their tar and nicotine contents. Highest nicotine: king-size non-filter Raleighs 1.98 mg, Kool regular non-filter 1.84 mg. Lowest nicotine and tar: Marvel regular filter 0.12 mg nicotine and 3.9 mg tar.
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American Cancer Society
FTC
Chesterfield
Marvel
Carltons
Cascades
Duke of Durham
What the Richter scale measures in earthquakes
The Richter scale, devised by Charles F. Richter in 1935, rates an earthquake by magnitude indicating the energy at its source. Magnitude 4.5 may cause minor local damage, 6 can be quite destructive, and only a few events reach 8 or higher, with the record around 8.6.
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U.S
Charles F. Richter
Nuisance lot behind Pace Stop Go needs action
A resident requests action on a vacant lot behind English Road store due to rats snakes and children playing there. They seek removal of debris and a fence to stop trespassing and yard damage, asking who to contact for relief. Public Works reports the area has been cleared and notes the property owner must install a fence if desired.
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English Road
Anon
Public Works
Billy Graham's Marriage and Family Milestone
The famed preacher Billy Graham married Ruth McCue Bell on August 13, 1943. They father five children and remained a longtime couple throughout his ministry.
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Billy Graham
B.L.S
A. Billy Graham
Ruth McCue Bell
Paving Grace Street questioned. majority petition needed
Reader asks about paving Grace Street to Brentwood School. A response says no current plans exist, but paving can proceed if a majority of property owners petition via the City Engineering Department. The letter also contains historical notes on five star ranks and generals.
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Grace Street
Brentwood School
C. B
City Engineering Department
Nixon shift boosts Commerce outlook amid inflation slowdown
The Commerce Department issued its 66 page midsummer business outlook with a new addendum noting the President's August 15 program announcements have improved prospects for full economic recovery. It cites tax cuts consumer confidence car sales and investment incentives as drivers while noting steel electronics and aerospace lag. The forecast, prepared before Nixon action, anticipates 15 of 23 industries rising 5 percent or more next year with steel electronics and aerospace lagging.
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Washington
Nixon
Commerce Department
U.S
Washington View of Pay Issue
The government cracks the door to pay raises for many teachers amid Nixon wage-price controls. The rule change allows 12 month eligible raises paid over 10 months if the contract began before August 15. Labor groups demand escrow of frozen hikes and threaten strikes to secure post freeze pay.
North Carolina Teachers Wonder Over Pay Boost Ruling
Federal officials weigh a ruling that may block most NC public school teachers from a 5 percent raise during the price wage freeze. The OEP indicated teachers must be on the job by Aug 15 to qualify, while conflicting Washington reports cite a Cost of Living Council ruling that could allow raises for up to 80 percent nationwide.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Washington
Cost of Living Council
Washington News
OEP
Atlanta
North
Dawson
Ruth Jones
NCAE
Bob Scott
A.C. Davis
State Board of Education
Davis
Burley Mitchell
Populist Touring Florida Mulls Presidential Run
New Populist figure surveys Florida to gauge support for a possible presidential bid. Harris tours key sites and speaks with voters as he weighs a campaign decision.
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Harris
Florida
Dollar strength muddies Nixon plan effects
Ten days after Nixon detached the dollar from gold the currency remains stronger than expected. Analysts warn a stronger dollar could undermine the plan of cheaper exports and pricier imports, though the dollar has slipped about two percent, not the projected 15 percent, aided by a 10 percent tariff on imports.
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New York
Nixon
United States
U.S
Storm May Threaten Carolinas From Tropical Low
A tropical low regnerates east of Cape Kennedy and may threaten the Georgia and Carolina coasts. The National Hurricane Center urges coastal interests to monitor later advisories as warnings could be issued before nightfall. A Navy recon plane heads to the area as the system moves north-northwest with heavy squalls ahead of the center.
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Miami
Bahamas
Georgia
Carolina
National Hurricane Center
Center
Cape Kennedy
Black Rights Chief Resigns Position
The Pentagon announced the resignation of Frank Render as civil rights chief amid dissatisfaction with progress. Render, earning 36000 dollars annually, cited a desire to return to his former work, with Kelley and Melvin Laird seeking a replacement and considering NANCP general counsel Nathaniel Jones for the post.
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Washington
Pentagon
Frank Render
Melvin R. Laird
Render
Daniel James
Bender
Laird
Asst
Defense
Kelley
Downpour Floods Elizabeth City Streets and Cars
A rare cloud formation dumped 4.5 inches of rain in Elizabeth City between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Officials said it was not a funnel cloud but a ground-reaching cyclonic pattern with wind up to 11 knots. Downtown streets flooded two to five feet, and cars at Elizabeth City Junior High School were soaked on their first day.
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E.G
Mation
Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Junior High School
Wallace seeks law to curb long distance school busing
Governor Wallace urged the Alabama legislature to bar long distance busing if parents object. A bill draft would require boards to transfer students to schools of their choice when long trips risk health or disrupt education. The move follows a federal court order on school integration and threats of penalties for noncompliance.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Supreme Court
Sig
Billy Joe Campa
Attrnor
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